tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74642708967117047742015-03-02T12:53:12.106-05:00Diabetic Cats in NeedHelping diabetic cats and their people since 2009.Venitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05258079796889993844noreply@blogger.comBlogger493125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7464270896711704774.post-19329605035686762732013-05-20T10:59:00.004-04:002015-02-16T06:52:56.562-05:00Rest Peacefully, Smokey <b>February 10, 2015 --</b> Smokey passed because of heart problems this morning. The Facebook announcement of his passing is <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DiabeticCatsInNeed/photos/a.156034204426611.36584.147717841924914/981727535190603/?type=1&amp;theater">here</a>. <br />
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<b>September 8, 2013--</b>On day 2 of our search for a new home for Smokey, a great local home stepped forward. His death sentence was commuted and DCIN started prepping him for rehoming by vetting him for a UTI (the vet said he didn't have one) and getting him an FIV/FeLV snap test (negative/negative) and vaccines. He's been doing great in his rescuer's home (no inappropriate elimination). DCIN's friends donated over $600 for his rehoming, allowing him to go to his new family with the funds that will pay for his vetting and diabetes care for some time. <br />
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Smokey and DCIN are blessed by our friends. Without you, Smokey would be just a sad memory. Now, he has a bright future. ~Venita <br />
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<b>August 27, 2013--THREE DAYS TO LIVE!!! PLEASE SHARE AND ASK FOR CROSSPOSTINGS.</b> Smokey is in Baltimore. Contact is Venita@dcin.info.<br />
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Smokey's family contacted DCIN this morning and said he was on his way to a shelter at 10am. They can no longer tolerate his inappropriate urination. They had him in a carrier 24/7 over the weekend. They won't vet him for a UTI. They are finished and aren't aware of the terror of an animal's ending in a high kill shelter. A gas chamber and piles of dead and dying bodies.<br />
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A DCIN friend will be getting Smokey tomorrow and holding him until Saturday when she will take him to a veterinarian to be put to sleep...using a humane method and with love and copious tears. The family can not handle the "reality" of a veterinary ending and refused to do that themselves. <br />
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We have three days to get an adoption commitment for Smokey. I will be gather what I can of his medical records. We will have him vetted for the UTI, hopeful that he will get an adoption commitment. Smokey is insulin dependent, on Lantus, and has reasonably good numbers albeit on a 5.25 to 5.5U BID dose. But with better attention to his diet (bread and Doritos should not be left on the counter for a diabetic cat to snack on), his insulin dose could likely be reduced. ~Venita<br />
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<b><span data-ft="{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;K&quot;}" data-reactid=".r[5t1gi].[1][4][1]{comment671848456178514_7426177}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][2]"><span data-reactid=".r[5t1gi].[1][4][1]{comment671848456178514_7426177}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][2].[0]"><span data-reactid=".r[5t1gi].[1][4][1]{comment671848456178514_7426177}.[0].{right}.[0].{left}.[0].[0].[0][2].[0].[0]">DCIN friends have pledged up to $530 for Smokey for transport, vetting, and start-up insulin supplies, hoping that will encourage someone to be able to adopt him.</span></span></span> </b></div>
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<b>May 13, 2013:</b> Smokey is one cool cat, laid back and affection kitty; he would make a wonderful companion for any person. He is an 8 year old FIV/FeLV negative little man who is altered. He likes cats, loves children and doesn't mind the resident dogs.<br />
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He was diagnosed as diabetic on March 25, 2013. His diet has just changed to Fancy Feast classic pate and he will be switching from PZI to Lantus this week. <br />
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For more information please contact Jennifer@dcin.infoJennifernoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7464270896711704774.post-89171777076634799692013-12-30T12:19:00.000-05:002015-02-15T02:44:24.172-05:002010 through 2014 Memorial Donations<b>2014 Memorial Donations</b><br />
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Caryl and Jackson's<b> <a href="http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=9&amp;t=96800&amp;p=1035797" style="font-weight: normal;">Alex</a> </b>(2013)<br />
Missy and Jerilee's <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=4037703476981&amp;set=a.2044960179644.56699.1713596424&amp;type=1&amp;theater" style="font-weight: normal;">Angel</a></b><br />
Mira's<b> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DiabeticCatsInNeed/photos/a.156034204426611.36584.147717841924914/890526140977410/?type=1&amp;theater" style="font-weight: normal;">Apollon (aka Puni)</a> </b>(2013) <br />
Monica's<b> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=791447844218574&amp;set=a.156034204426611.36584.147717841924914&amp;type=1&amp;theater" style="font-weight: normal;">Atticus</a></b><br />
Linda's<b> <b><span style="font-weight: normal;">Austin Valentino</span></b><br /><b><span style="font-weight: normal;">Baby</span></b> </b>(20YO DLH orange that died the day after he was adopted)<b><br /></b>Dian's <b><a href="http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=4&amp;t=75119" style="font-weight: normal;">Beasley</a> </b>(2012)<br />
CD's <b><a href="http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=9&amp;t=68593" style="font-weight: normal;">BigMac</a></b> (2012)<br />
Jacqueline's <b><a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/04/billie.html" style="font-weight: normal;">Billie</a> </b>(2012)<br />
Jesse's <b><a href="http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=32&amp;t=105601" style="font-weight: normal;">Cedric</a></b><br />
Venita's <b><b>Charlie</b><b style="font-weight: normal;">, </b><b>Blanche</b><b style="font-weight: normal;">, </b><b>Ruby</b>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10203260797155011&amp;set=p.10203260797155011&amp;type=1&amp;theater" style="font-weight: normal;">Emma</a></b> (long gone but always in my heart)<br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/DiabeticCatsInNeed/posts/921924071170950">Dixie Carner</a><br />
Carolyn's <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=773030376060321&amp;set=a.156034204426611.36584.147717841924914&amp;type=1&amp;theater" style="font-weight: normal;">Dominique</a><br />
Jane's <a href="http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=16&amp;t=115903&amp;p=1244921#p1244921" style="font-weight: normal;">Extra</a><span style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;">Caryl and Alex's <a href="http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=9&amp;t=82975&amp;p=892514">Jackson</a> (2012)</span></b><span style="font-weight: normal;">&nbsp;</span></span><br />
<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Roxie and Kim's <a href="http://www.diabeticcathelp.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&amp;t=3880&amp;start=930#p151394">Jamie</a></span><b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></b><span style="font-weight: normal;">Chris's <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=692245544171218&amp;set=a.563995593662881.1073741833.342537359142040&amp;type=1&amp;theater">Jerry (AKA Bubba)</a><br />Lyresa's <a href="http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=9&amp;t=123701&amp;p=1283866">KT</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/05/kitty.html">Miss Kitty</a></span><span style="font-weight: normal;">&nbsp;</span></span><br />
<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Allie's <a href="http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=4&amp;t=115336">Newkitty</a></span><b>&nbsp;</b></span><br />
<span style="font-weight: normal;"><b>Paw</b> (a kitty DCIN couldn't help in 2013)<br /><a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/04/peter-fiv-rescue-kitty.html">Peter</a><br /><b>Pickle</b> (under the care of the MCSPCA)<br />Rich's <a href="http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=9&amp;t=118609">Rex</a><br />Claudia's <a href="http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=9&amp;t=81607">Rocket</a> (2012)</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Lynda's <a href="http://www.scruffypumpkinpattypaws.blogspot.com/">ScruffyPumpkinPattyPaws</a> (2012)<br />Sue R's <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=692490837457063&amp;set=pb.100000884593429.-2207520000.1407508557.&amp;type=3&amp;src=https%3A%2F%2Ffbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net%2Fhphotos-ak-xap1%2Fv%2Ft1.0-9%2F1452245_692490837457063_1628519938_n.jpg%3Foh%3De12d57bc2e7425c35082fce50d88fe38%26oe%3D546FDE41%26__gda__%3D1415404392_2988e7123d8dbef5a128ab00dc7f1b0b&amp;size=720%2C499">Dad</a><b><br /></b></span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cindy-Gronwall-Artist/184494084904727">Cindy</a>'s <b>Tarzan</b>&nbsp;</span><br />
<span style="font-weight: normal;">Dan and Carol's <b>TC</b>&nbsp;</span><br />
<span style="font-weight: normal;">Dian's <a href="http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=16&amp;t=109218">Twinkie</a> (2013)<br />Dian's <a href="http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=9&amp;t=107959">Wheezer</a> (2013)</span></div>
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<b>2013 Memorial Donations</b><br />
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Caryl and Jackson's <a href="http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=9&amp;t=96800&amp;p=1035797">Alex</a><br />
Lisa's <a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/04/baloo-oakland-california.html">Baloo</a><br />
Jennifer's <a href="http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=28&amp;t=98866&amp;p=1057602">Baxter</a><br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Carolyn's <a href="http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=9&amp;t=68593">Big Mac</a> (2012)</span><br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">J's <a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/04/billie.html">Billie</a> (2012)<br />
Carl's <a href="http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=16&amp;t=107810">Bob </a>Phoebe's <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/26710695@N07/2701955315/in/photostream/">Buster</a></span><br />
<span style="font-weight: normal;">Lisa's <a href="http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=4&amp;t=90621">Carly</a><br />
Barb's <a href="http://www.purr-fections.com/rainbow.htm">Casper</a><br />
Gwen's <b>Catlin </b>and <b>Tammi</b><br />
Jesse's <a href="http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=32&amp;t=105601">Cedric</a><br />
<a href="http://www.purr-fections.com/rainbow.htm"><b></b></a>Stephany's </span><b>Celeste</b><br />
Catherine's <a href="http://www.diabeticcathelp.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&amp;t=4035&amp;start=60#p141195">Claire</a><br />
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Rena's <a href="http://catonmysleeve.blogspot.com/2013/03/the-story-of-clide-very-special-kitty.html">Clide</a><br />
Stacey's <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44805266@N00/377778061">Dimitri</a><br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Paula's <a href="http://piccats.blogspot.com/2013/01/paulas-dragon.html">Dragon</a> (2012)<br />
Rhea's <a href="http://www.diabeticcathelp.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&amp;t=4050#p141712">Furble</a><br />
Caryl and Alex's <a href="http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=9&amp;t=82975&amp;p=892514">Jackson</a> (2012)<br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=666570653372961&amp;set=a.156034204426611.36584.147717841924914&amp;type=1&amp;theater">Jean Larkin</a><br />
Carolyn's <a href="http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=9&amp;t=107744">Jesse</a>&nbsp;</span><br />
<span style="font-weight: normal;">Marcy's <a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/02/klinger.html">Klinger</a><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=603111439700692&amp;set=a.589371214408048.1073741833.155925874419253&amp;type=1&amp;theater">Lilo</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Michelle's <a href="http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=9&amp;t=93548">Mannie</a>, the Nanner King<br />
Hope's <a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/08/mc-in-mn.html">MC</a></span><span style="font-weight: normal;">&nbsp;</span><br />
<span style="font-weight: normal;">Choy-Foong's <a href="http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=9&amp;t=37693" style="font-weight: normal;">Meowzi</a> (2011)<br />
Peggy's <a href="http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=10&amp;t=72997">Mickey</a> (2012)</span><br />
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Wendi's <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=675034412526585&amp;set=a.156034204426611.36584.147717841924914&amp;type=1&amp;theater&amp;notif_t=photo_comment">Milo</a></div>
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Mark's <b>Mischief </b>(1999)<br />
Barb's <a href="http://www.diabeticcathelp.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&amp;t=4074">Missy</a><br />
Roni's <a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/11/roni-and-moonie.html">Moonie</a><br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Elena's <a href="http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=28&amp;t=83333&amp;p=896094" style="font-size: 100%;">Moritz</a> (2012)<br />
Wendy and Marc's <a href="http://piccats.blogspot.com/2013/12/fly-free-nelson.html">Nelson</a><br />
Julie's <a href="http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=9&amp;t=95782">Punkin</a></span><br />
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Claudia's <a href="http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=9&amp;t=81607">Rocket</a> (2012)<br />
Barb's <a href="http://www.diabeticcathelp.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&amp;t=4016">Sami</a><br />
Sandi and Bruce's <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=660703340626359&amp;set=a.156034204426611.36584.147717841924914&amp;type=1&amp;theater">Sammy</a><br />
Michelle's <a href="http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=9&amp;t=88862">Scrabble</a><br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Janine's <a href="http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=28&amp;t=75999&amp;p=822595">Scratchy</a> (2012)<br />
Lynda's <a href="http://www.scruffypumpkinpattypaws.blogspot.com/">ScruffyPumpkinPattyPaws</a> (2012)<br />
Stephanie's <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DiabeticCatsInNeed/posts/619767368053290?comment_id=7105833&amp;offset=0&amp;total_comments=29">Sebastian</a><br />
Donna's <a href="http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=28&amp;t=37549">Shiloh</a> (2011)</span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2013/04/sidney.html">Sidney</a><br />
Melanie's <a href="http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=9&amp;t=85754&amp;p=919197">Smokey</a> (2012)</span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">JennF's/DCIN's <a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/05/tidus.html">Tidus</a><br />
Desi's <a href="http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=9&amp;t=110169">Tinkerbell</a><br />
dian's <a href="http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=9&amp;t=107959">Wheezer</a><br />
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And, in honor of--<br />
Three cats in Lori's heart, including <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dt.kittyboy">DT Kittyboy</a></span></div>
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<b>2012 Memorial Donations</b><br />
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Michelle's <a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/06/angel.html">Angel</a><br />
Dian's Mr. <a href="http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=4&amp;t=75119">Beasley</a><br />
Carolyn's <a href="http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=9&amp;t=68593">Big Mac</a><br />
Jackie's <a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/04/billie.html">Billie</a><br />
Hope's <b>B.K.</b><br />
Megan's <a href="http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=28&amp;t=31882">Black Bear</a> (2010)<br />
Ele's <a href="http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=9&amp;t=37091">Blackie</a><br />
Newtown CT's <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=460866963977863&amp;set=a.367921429939084.89256.367732726624621&amp;type=1&amp;relevant_count=1">Catherine Violet Hubbard</a><br />
Ellen's <a href="http://www.diabeticcathelp.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&amp;t=3808">Ceenka</a><br />
Lynda's Mom, <b>Cis Babik</b><br />
Lisa's <a href="http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=4&amp;t=63202">Conor</a><br />
Ellen's <b>Daisy</b> <br />
Emmy and Bob's <a href="http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=4&amp;t=79742&amp;p=861402">Dude</a><br />
Ellen's <b>Duke</b> <br />
Cat Rescue Coalition's <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=450279285035556&amp;set=a.363315867065232.86708.339207092809443&amp;type=1&amp;theater">Einstein</a><br />
Venita's <a href="http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=4&amp;t=66590">Ennis</a><br />
Cara's P.J. <a href="http://piccats.blogspot.com/2012/12/rest-peacefully-fry.html">Fry</a><br />
Hope's <span style="font-weight: bold;">Fuschia</span><br />
Vicky's <a href="http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=28&amp;t=55142&amp;p=596420">Gandalf</a><br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Linda's </span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://piccats.blogspot.com/2012/12/guiness-sweet-prince.html">Guinness</a><br />
Ann's <a href="http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=4&amp;t=66541&amp;p=724530" style="font-weight: normal;">Gustav</a><br />
Lisa's <a href="http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=4&amp;t=63202" style="font-weight: normal;">Janeway</a><br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/06/joe-in-montana.html" style="font-weight: normal;">Joe</a> in Montana</span><br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Nina's <a href="http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=9&amp;t=72331">KB</a><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=505507862812575&amp;set=a.156034204426611.36584.147717841924914&amp;type=3&amp;theater">Kirby (AKA Bean)</a>, the namesake for Kirby's Kits<br />
Kim's <a href="http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=24&amp;t=71546&amp;p=776640#p776925">Kitty</a><br />
CJ's <b>Kona</b><br />
Judy's <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=411871595535998&amp;set=o.147717841924914&amp;type=1&amp;theater">Louise</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Phoebe's </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/mak.basso?fref=ts">Mauser</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=411871595535998&amp;set=o.147717841924914&amp;type=1&amp;theater" style="font-weight: normal;"><br />
</a>Choy-Foong's <a href="http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=9&amp;t=37693" style="font-weight: normal;">Meowzi</a> (2011)<br />
Peggy's <a href="http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=10&amp;t=72997" style="font-weight: normal;">Mickey</a><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Missys-Forgotten-Unwanted-Feline-Canine-Friends/229824327071578" style="font-weight: normal;">Missy Moo</a><br />
Rosalie's <a href="http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=9&amp;t=65739&amp;p=713558" style="font-weight: normal;">Morgaine</a><br />
Karen, Rachel, and McLovins' <a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/08/in-memory-of-morgan-ga-2012.html" style="font-weight: normal;">Morgan</a><br />
Elena's <a href="http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=28&amp;t=83333&amp;p=896094">Moritz</a><br />
Carrie's <b style="font-weight: normal;">Mouse George Monette</b><br />
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Mel's <a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/06/musette.html">Musette</a><br />
Linda Lee's <b>Napoleon </b>and <b>Augustus </b>(they would have been 22 this year)<br />
Suzanne's <a href="http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=4&amp;t=70715">Nemo</a><br />
Deb's <a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/04/nikki.html">Nikki</a><br />
Michele's <a href="http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=24&amp;t=72930&amp;p=791405#p791405">Peeps</a><br />
Jesse's friend <a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/03/rest-peacefully-rita.html">Rita</a><br />
Pinky's brother <a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/04/roy.html">Roy</a><br />
Amber's <a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/01/sam-in-upper-malboro-md-needs-home-asap.html">Sam</a><br />
Shelley and her <a href="http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=4&amp;t=68951">Scar, Bernie, Murucci, and Kotcha</a><br />
Lynda's <a href="http://www.scruffypumpkinpattypaws.blogspot.com/">ScruffyPumpkinPattyPaws</a><br />
Phoebe's Foster, Gayle's <a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/03/oliver-adopted-by-gayle-in-toronto.html">Shadoe</a><br />
Jennifer's <b>Sindbad</b>, Sorianna's brother<br />
Melanie's <a href="http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=9&amp;t=85754&amp;p=919197">Smokey</a><br />
Holly's <a href="http://www.catster.com/cats/310485">Spader</a> (2008), <a href="http://www.blogger.com/felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=4&amp;t=79081&amp;p=854569">Squirt</a>, <a href="http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=4&amp;t=77375&amp;p=836047#p836047">Oliver</a>, and <a href="http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=4&amp;t=58682&amp;p=637526">Daisy</a> (2011)<br />
Cody's brother <a href="http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=24&amp;t=34665#p363799">Tenderfoot</a><br />
Gina's <b>Yittle</b> (2010)<br />
Hope's <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=506419726054722&amp;set=a.156034204426611.36584.147717841924914&amp;type=3&amp;theater">Vinnie</a>, and all the other beloved darlings that have finished their journeys on Earth and now send their love from the vastness.<br />
Shari's <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=495185593844802&amp;set=a.156034204426611.36584.147717841924914&amp;type=1&amp;theater">Zergling</a>, sister to extra-sweet Max<br />
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<b>2011 Memorial Donations</b><br />
<br />
Stacy's <span style="font-weight: bold;">Annabelle</span><br />
Megan's <a href="http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=28&amp;t=31882">Black Bear</a><br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/07/bobbins.html">Bobbins</a><br />
Patti and Joe's <a href="http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=9&amp;t=53594">Boris</a><br />
Marty's <a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/04/bouncer.html">Bouncer</a><br />
MJ's <a href="http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=9&amp;t=57474">Captain Shane Andrew Abraham Donovan</a><br />
Michelle's <a href="http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=9&amp;t=40618">Doodle</a><br />
Vicky's <a href="http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=28&amp;t=55142&amp;p=596420">Gandalf</a><br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Kim Daugherty</span>, <a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/09/urgent-morro-bay-ca-owner-died-needs.html">Poughkeepsie's</a> original Mom<br />
Recent Lantus Land GAs<br />
Pam's <span style="font-weight: bold;">Layla</span><br />
April's <span style="font-weight: bold;">Leo</span><br />
Terri's <a href="http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=10&amp;t=50212#p540540">Lucy</a><br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/04/molly.html">Molly</a><br />
Shirley's <span style="font-weight: bold;">Pico</span><br />
Trisha's <a href="http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=28&amp;t=43864">Putter</a><br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Rainy</span><br />
Margi's <a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/09/other-cats-helped-in-2010.html">Rusti</a><br />
Chris's <span style="font-weight: bold;">Sheba</span><br />
Beth's <a href="http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb1/Beffy432/Animals/simonportrait-1.jpg">Simon</a><br />
Holly's <a href="http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/download/file.php?avatar=218_1262069095.jpg">Spader</a><br />
Lori's <a href="http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=4&amp;t=54741">Tom</a><br />
Jennifer's <a href="http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=28&amp;t=38245">Tucker</a><br />
Judy and John's <a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/03/judy-and-johns-tucker.html">Tucker</a><br />
Cheryl's <a href="http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=16&amp;t=38455">Whiskers</a><br />
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<b>2010 Memorial Donations</b><br />
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Hope's Gizzy, 2010<br />
Crystal's Kahuna<br />
All Lantus Land 2010 GAs<br />
Mandy, 2010<br />
Nicole's Roo<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/04/stanley-in-wi-fly-free-baby.html">Stanley</a>, 4/1/2010<br />
Wendy's <a href="http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=4&amp;t=29648">Tiger</a>, 11/13/2010<br />
Varina, 1991 to 2010<br />
Gina's Yittle</div>
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Venitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05258079796889993844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7464270896711704774.post-56323462199966972222015-02-04T14:09:00.000-05:002015-02-04T14:25:12.643-05:00Why it is Satisfying to be the DCIN Fundraising Director<br />
<b>February 3, 2015--</b>My name is Venita, and I am an introvert. My first big job-related public speaking assignment was in front of a conference hall of about 1,800
people in Minneapolis, MN. I sweated profusely and my tongue
was stuck to the roof of my mouth. I drank a full pitcher of water
during that hour-long presentation. After about ten minutes, the audience
chuckled every time I picked up my water glass.<br />
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By the time I founded Diabetic
Cats in Need (DCIN), I was accustomed to public speaking, but I didn't
like it any more than I previously had. In founding DCIN, I dreaded the fundraising part. I would have to talk
or write to individuals, companies, and the Internet public to ask for
donations or discounts to support DCIN's work. I called it "scrapping my knees," because I felt I was begging. <br />
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It surprised me that I quickly grew to enjoy nonprofit fundraising. That is because of the end game--helping extra-sweet kitties get the care they need. I believed in the DCIN mission, and
when I saw people and companies donate, my confidence and determination for the
process blossomed. I came to jokingly refer to my year-end fundraisers to close out underfunded campaigns as beg-a-thons, even though I no longer felt I was begging. Instead, I knew the donors were as committed to DCIN's mission as I was.<br />
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<a href="https://scontent-a-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10337739_815545698475455_4694827369421110981_n.jpg?oh=d37858425ba5b5805c26e60d448077c2&amp;oe=55683DFC" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://scontent-a-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10337739_815545698475455_4694827369421110981_n.jpg?oh=d37858425ba5b5805c26e60d448077c2&amp;oe=55683DFC" width="178" /></a>With fundraising I could be creative, something I didn't get from case management responsibilities. How was I going to "sell" a particular fundraiser? People would come to me with an offer of money for a fundraiser if I could raise a matching amount of funds. Last Easter, I raised votes/donations to "paint" Jack Abraham Resnick one of the
traditional Easter colors. After a very successful fundraiser, I got joy by sending Jack a fluffy purple rabbit toy, to match the color most voters wanted him painted. (Jack was not injured by that fundraiser, and he loves his rabbit.)<a href="https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t31.0-8/q82/p720x720/884520_815542081809150_1370802875297808644_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t31.0-8/q82/p720x720/884520_815542081809150_1370802875297808644_o.jpg" width="130" /></a></div>
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DCIN has ongoing large-dollar fundraisers for mismatched sox, a calendar competition, and an annual online auction.
Those quality products virtually sell themselves, but there are a lot of administrative chores. Volunteers step up to help and many hands make small work. DCIN's new Social Media Director is now helping with some of the visual side of promoting fundraisers on Facebook and elsewhere. <br />
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Besides cash
fundraising, I have had to talk with the staff or
owners at veterinary hospitals for rescue discounts
when a client cat has a medical need. Many hospitals will offer
10-40% discounts immediately if I ask and
document that DCIN is a 501c3 organization. Other hospitals need a bit of education about DCIN and what it
does, and I am thrilled to "sell" them on our mission. DCIN often will get "repeat business" from those hospitals when they
encounter another diabetic cat with a caregiver who cannot afford treatment. Sure, some hospitals will immediately answer "no," but I thank them kindly and
move on. Again, the endgame is getting care for the cats. Being able to negotiate a 20% discount for a cat with a $2K bill saves the client or DCIN $400. Not at all shabby. On even larger bills, a discount may mean a cat gets life-saving care it wouldn't otherwise get. <br />
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Going forward, I hope DCIN will build a greater base of business/corporate donations. I have plenty of ideas about that I have written down over the years that I would love to share with a new fundraising director. DCIN friends email ideas all the time. Corporate fundraising will require coordination with the new DCIN Treasurer because most businesses with established giving programs want to see budget, historical financial, or performance data. <br />
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Please think about being DCIN's new fundraising (development) director. The position and process can bring joy to your life. The application for the position is at <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwpbGEEvO1H9VEQwWG5MNFNJd28/view?usp=sharing">https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwpbGEEvO1H9VEQwWG5MNFNJd28/view?usp=sharing</a>.Venitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05258079796889993844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7464270896711704774.post-79596299185381879772014-12-31T12:41:00.000-05:002015-01-31T08:27:05.203-05:00Cats Helped 2014 and Earlier<i>(More cats helped are listed in the <a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/09/dcin-courtesy-posts.html">Courtesy Posts</a></i><br />
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<b>2014</b><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.youcaring.com/nonprofits/autumn-needs-an-emergency-dental/225082">Autumn</a> (DCIN adoptee at home with her family)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/01/barry.html" target="_blank">Barry</a> (at home with his Mom)<br />
<b>Ben</b> (at home with his Mom in CA)<br />
<b>Bou</b> (at home with his Mom in NYC) <br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10203055913104409&amp;set=o.147717841924914&amp;type=1&amp;theater" target="_blank">Buddy</a> (at home with his Mom--needs rehoming by 11/1/14) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2014/01/2014.html" target="_blank">Cali</a> (at home with her Mom)<br />
<a href="http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/28367200/" target="_blank">Caspian</a> (for adoption at the Shenandoah Valley VA Animal Services Center)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2013/08/levis-charlie.html">Charlie</a> (at home with his Mom and his Baby Levi)<br />
<a href="http://www.youcaring.com/nonprofits/charlie-in-dka/123028" target="_blank">Charlie</a> (at home with Mom Claudia) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/12/ac3.html" target="_blank">Charlie Brown</a> (at home with his Mom)<br />
<b>Chessie </b>(at home in IL)<br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10203274693645137&amp;set=o.147717841924914&amp;type=1&amp;theater" target="_blank">Chloe</a> (at home with her Mom) <br />
<b>Chip</b> (at home with his Dad in KS) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2014/01/2014.html" target="_blank">Cobra</a> (at home with his Mom)<br />
<a href="http://www.youcaring.com/pet-expenses/cookie-s-memorial-fund/139478" target="_blank">Cookie</a> (in foster care in NC; fly free, dear girl February 2014) <br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/DiabeticCatsInNeed/photos/a.156034204426611.36584.147717841924914/912307215465969/?type=1&amp;theater" target="_blank">Cuddles</a> (at home with his Dad) <br />
<b>Dakota </b>(at home in OK)<br />
<a href="http://www.youcaring.com/nonprofits/dale-s-cats-require-help/195448" target="_blank">Dale's Cats</a> (while Dale was recovering from a heart attack) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/08/den.html">Den</a> (at home with his Dad in PA)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/07/dominique.html" target="_blank">Dominique</a> (DCIN adoptee in coastal VA; fly free dear Dom)<br />
<b>Elsa</b> (at home with her Mom in NH) <br />
<b>Emma</b> (at home with her Mom in AZ) <br />
<a href="http://www.fancycats.org/">Fancy Cats Rescue Team</a>--various diabetic cats in foster care<br />
<b>Felix</b> (at home with his family) <br />
<b>Garfield</b> (at home with his Mom in KS; fly free, sweetie, July 15, 2014)&nbsp; <br />
<b>Georgie</b> (at home with his Mom)<br />
<b>Henry</b> (at home with his Mom in VA)<br />
<b>Hombre</b> (at home in NJ) <br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.890052104358147.1073741856.147717841924914&amp;type=3" target="_blank">Humane Society of the Ohio Valley</a><br />
<b>Jesse </b>(at home with her Mom in DE)&nbsp; <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2013/01/gibbit-male-and-sunshine-female-lost.html" target="_blank">Jibbet</a> (in DCIN foster care in Eastern VA; fly free, dear boy, July 12, 2014)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2014/01/2014.html" target="_blank">John</a> (at home with his Mom)<br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/DiabeticCatsInNeed/photos/a.156034204426611.36584.147717841924914/949870165043007/?type=1&amp;permPage=1" target="_blank">Kinu</a> (at home with his family) <br />
<b>Kitty Boo </b>(at home with his Mom) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2013/01/2013.html" target="_blank">KT</a> (at home in OK)<br />
<b>Larry</b> (at home with his Mom) <br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=845007685529256&amp;set=a.156034204426611.36584.147717841924914&amp;type=1&amp;theater" target="_blank">London</a> (at home with her Mom; fly free, baby girl, June 25, 2014) <br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=598305146912242&amp;set=a.598306020245488.1073741831.598121916930565&amp;type=1&amp;theater" target="_blank">Lucy</a> (surrendered to a MA shelter)<br />
<b>Lucy</b> (at home in NE) <br />
<b>Marley </b>(at home with her Mom)<br />
<b>Maxi </b>(at home in PA)<br />
<b>Meesha</b> (at home in WA) <br />
Mia (at home in MI) <br />
<b>Mikey </b>(at home with his Mom) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/08/dcin-assisted-kitty-mischief.html" target="_blank">Mischief</a> (at home with his Dad; fly free dear Mischief, May 28, 2014)<br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/DiabeticCatsInNeed/photos/a.156034204426611.36584.147717841924914/865352920161399/?type=1&amp;theater" target="_blank">Morris</a> (coordinated transport to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.839969362699755.1073741843.147717841924914&amp;type=3" target="_blank">HART of ME</a>)<br />
<a href="http://www.youcaring.com/nonprofits/mr-cuddles-is-going-home/177473" target="_blank">Mr. Cuddles</a> (adopted May 2014 to a new home in Oregon)<br />
<b>Nanner</b> (at home with his Mom in NY) <br />
<a href="http://www.youcaring.com/nonprofits/newman-at-er-with-pyelonephritis/122354" target="_blank">Newman</a> (at home with his Mom in MA)<br />
<b>Ozzie </b>(at home with his Mom in MA)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/06/paisley.html" target="_blank">Paisley</a> (at home with her Mom)<br />
<b>Pickles </b>(in foster care with Montgomery County MD SPCA) <br />
<b>River </b>(at home with Mom in WA)&nbsp; <br />
<b>Rosie </b>(at home with Mom in MD) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/12/sandy-in-lake-katrine-ny.html" target="_blank">Sarjenka</a> (FKA Sandy) (previous DCIN foster adopted in June 2014 and now living with her forever Mom and her feline brother Bear, a 2013 DCIN adoptee)<br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/DiabeticCatsInNeed/photos/a.156034204426611.36584.147717841924914/946663715363652/?type=1&amp;theater" target="_blank">Sadie</a> (at home with her family) <br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/DiabeticCatsInNeed/photos/pb.147717841924914.-2207520000.1419663600./944021542294536/?type=3&amp;theater" target="_blank">Scritty</a> (at home in WA) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/06/arthur-in-maryland.html" target="_blank">Sebastian</a> (at home with his Mom) <br />
<b>Simba</b> (at home in PA)<br />
<b>Skippy</b> (at home in TX) <br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.841415039221854.1073741846.147717841924914&amp;type=3" target="_blank">Spartacus</a> (in foster care for a NC shelter) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/08/spivey-in-ga.html">Spivey</a> (in DCIN permanent foster care in VA) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2014/01/2014.html" target="_blank">Stewey</a> (at home in CA) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2013/12/sunshine-in-va.html" target="_blank">Sunshine</a> (available for adoption; in DCIN foster care in Eastern VA)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/01/tigger-worlds-coolest-dude.html" target="_blank">Tigger</a> (at home with his Dad in WI) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/06/trouble-in-north-carolina.html" target="_blank">Toby</a> (adopted by his DCIN foster Mom in TX)<br />
<b>Toby</b> (at home with his Mom in IA) <br />
<b>Toby</b> (with his foster Mom in FL) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2013/07/tucker.html" target="_blank">Tucker</a> (in DCIN rehab in VA)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/08/vinny-7-years-young-needs-home.html" target="_blank">Vinny</a> (DCIN foster adopted by his foster Mom in ChicagoLand)<br />
<b>Weasley</b> (at home with his family in WA) (assistance included s<a href="http://www.youcaring.com/nonprofits/weasley-is-in-dka/235694" target="_blank">ome payment for a DKA</a>)<br />
<b>Zipper</b> (at home with his Mom in RI) <br />
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<b>Other Help</b><br />
<br />
<i>Sometimes, DCIN helps members of the feline diabetic groups with necessary care for their non-diabetic pets. We also may help the members themselves. These are rare situations, but usually involve low income/resources and life-threatening situations.</i><br />
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<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/10/mary-needs-our-help.html">Mary Smith</a>'s non-diabetic cats and dogs.<br />
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<b>2013</b><br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2013/02/alexa-1-year-old-in-ny-needs-home.html" target="_blank">Alexa</a> (available for adoption in NYC area)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/01/angel-at-home-in-el-dorado-ks.html" target="_blank">Angel</a> (at home with his family)<br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=578935148803179&amp;set=a.156034204426611.36584.147717841924914&amp;type=1&amp;theater" target="_blank">Angie</a> (available for adoption; in rescue-based foster care in PA) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/01/lulu-in-minnesota-needs-new-home-asap.html" target="_blank">Autumn</a> (at home with her adoptive Mom)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2013/02/big-head-todd-in-de.html">Big Head Todd</a> (forever loved by his foster family; GA 3/26/13)<br />
<a href="http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=28&amp;t=104023&amp;p=1106686" target="_blank">Bobbie</a> (at home with her Mom) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/01/chicago-bonded-pair-boca-and-cricket.html" target="_blank">Boca and Cricket</a> (adopted 4/8/13)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/05/buddy.html" target="_blank">Buddy</a> (in private foster care in MD)<br />
<b>Buddy</b> (at home with his Mom in PA)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2013/06/caesar.html">Caesar</a> (adopted July 2013) <br />
<a href="http://www.youcaring.com/nonprofits/casey-needs-pearly-whites/71398" target="_blank">Casey</a> (at home with his Mom and cared for by Neighbor)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2013/08/levis-charlie.html">Charlie</a> (at home with his Mom and his Baby Levi)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/10/charlie-needs-new-home.html" target="_blank">Charlie</a> (adopted from NY Shelter April 2013)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/12/ac3.html" target="_blank">Charlie Brown</a> (at home with his Mom)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/08/chloe-in-nc-time-almost-up.html" target="_blank">Chloe</a> (forever loved; GA 10/14/13)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2013/07/chubby.html" target="_blank">Chubby</a> (adopted September 2013)<br />
<b>Coco</b> (at home with his Mom)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2013/01/2013.html" target="_blank">Cuddles</a> (at home with his Dad) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2013/01/2013.html" target="_blank">Dakota</a><b> </b>(adopted from Fancy Cats Rescue Team May 2013) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/08/den.html">Den</a> (at home with his Dad in PA) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/05/dillon-10-years-young-russian-blue.html" target="_blank">Dillon</a> (at home with his folks)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/07/dominique.html" target="_blank">Dominique</a> (DCIN foster in coastal VA) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/11/duriel-in-toronto-on.html" target="_blank">Duriel</a> (in foster care in Ontario) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/10/dutchess-in-ontario.html" target="_blank">Dutchess</a> (in foster care in Ontario) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/11/elmo-at-home-with-kay.html" target="_blank">Elmo</a> (at home with his Mom)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/11/emma.html" target="_blank">Emma</a> (at home with her Mom)<br />
<a href="http://www.felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=28&amp;t=101236&amp;p=1080356" target="_blank">Espresso</a> (at home with his Grandmom) <br />
<a href="http://www.fancycats.org/">Fancy Cats Rescue Team</a>--various diabetic cats in foster care<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2013/01/2013.html">Ferdinand</a> (at home with his folks) <br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10202541082754549&amp;set=o.147717841924914&amp;type=1&amp;theater">Fiona </a>(adopted in FL)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2013/01/2013.html">Garfield</a><b> </b>(at home with his Mom)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/08/garland.html" target="_blank">Garland</a> (at home with her Mom) <br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=653303114699715&amp;set=a.156034204426611.36584.147717841924914&amp;type=1&amp;theater">Gracie</a> (non-diabetic assisted to rescue) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2013/02/howard-at-sfacc.html" target="_blank">Handsome Boy Howard</a> (in foster care in SF, CA) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2013/02/harlem.html" target="_blank">Harlem</a> (at home with his Mom)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2013/01/2013.html" target="_blank">Harry</a> (at home with his Mom) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2013/03/hobie.html">Hobie</a> (at home with his Mom and her son) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/11/jack-needs-new-home.html" target="_blank">Jack</a> (found his furever home in PA)<br />
<b>Jake</b>, an AcroCat (said to be euthanized June 2013; fly free, dear boy)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2013/03/jeff-in-nyc-needs-home.html">Jeff</a> (in permanent foster care with FFoM) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2013/01/2013.html" target="_blank">Jerry</a> (at home with his Mom)<br />
<b>Jesse</b> (at home with her Mom) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2013/01/gibbit-male-and-sunshine-female-lost.html" target="_blank">Jibbet</a> (available for adoption; in foster care in Eastern VA)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/08/welcome-home-josaphine.html">Josaphine</a> (adopted by her DCIN foster Mom, June 2013) <br />
Jules (at home with his Mom)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2013/04/julius.html" target="_blank">Julius</a> (FKA Cyclops and Lincoln) (Adopted April 2013) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/09/katmandu-at-home-in-canada.html" target="_blank">Katmandu</a> (DCIN fostered; adopted January 2013)<br />
<b>Kiya </b>(at home with his Mom)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2013/01/2013.html" target="_blank">Kolbie</a> (at home with his Mom)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2013/01/2013.html" target="_blank">KT</a> (at home with his Mom)<br />
<b>Lucien</b> (at home with his Mom) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2013/01/2013.html">Lucy</a> (at home with her Mom) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2013/02/february-13-2013-mai-thai-was-diagnosed.html" target="_blank">Mai Thai</a> (adopted 3/3/13)<br />
<b>Marley</b> (at home with her Mom)<br />
<a href="http://www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/maxie-very-very-sick/76369" target="_blank">Maxi</a> and <b>Simba</b> (at home in PA) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/08/mc-in-mn.html" target="_blank">MC</a> (fly free adorable girl; GA September 13, 2013)<br />
<b>Milo</b> (at home with his Mom) <br />
<b>Milton </b>(at home with Grandma) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2013/01/2013.html" target="_blank">Mini Me</a> (adopted) <br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=601491293214231&amp;set=a.156034204426611.36584.147717841924914&amp;type=1&amp;theater" target="_blank">Mischief</a> (at home with his family)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/08/dcin-assisted-kitty-mischief.html" target="_blank">Mischief</a> (at home with his Dad)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2013/01/2013.html" target="_blank">Miss Kitty</a> (at home with her Mom) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2013/02/missy-in-central-nc.html" target="_blank">Missy</a> (adopted May 2013)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2013/11/missy.html" target="_blank">Missy</a> (in foster care in OK)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/11/roni-and-moonie.html" target="_blank">Moonie</a> (fly free, dear girl; GA 2/15/13) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/08/scraps.html" target="_blank">Mr. Scraps</a> (fly free, dear baby; GA 1/17/13)<br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=613790248651002&amp;set=a.156034204426611.36584.147717841924914&amp;type=1&amp;theater" target="_blank">Newman</a> (rescued by his owner's SIL in MA) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2013/01/2013.html">Odie</a> (at home with his Mom)<br />
<b>Oreo</b> (given away by his Mom) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/12/oreo-in-nj.html" target="_blank">Oreo</a> (DCIN fostered; adopted January 2013)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/12/oscar-biggest-lovebug-ever-in-ri-needs.html" target="_blank">Oscar</a> (at home with his Mom) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2013/05/penelope-needs-home.html" target="_blank">Penelope</a> (adopted October 2013) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/06/biggie.html">Pete</a>&nbsp;(FKA Biggie; AKA Sweet Pete; adopted by his DCIN foster Mom, June 2013)<br />
<b>Phala </b>(at home with his Mom)<br />
<b>Rascal</b> (at home with his Mom)<br />
<b>River Man</b> (fly free, dear boy; GA 7/31/13) <br />
<a href="http://www.abbottanimalhealth.com/static/cms_workspace/pdfs/Edu_Glu_Mon_Case_Studies/AAHC10108_AlphaTest_Rollo.pdf">Rolo</a>, a dog (at home with his folks)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/12/rosie-in-md.html">Rosie</a> (at home with her Mom) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2013/01/2013.html" target="_blank">Ruben</a> (at home with his Mom) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/12/sandy-in-lake-katrine-ny.html" target="_blank">Sandy</a> (DCIN foster in VA)<br />
<b>Sassy </b>(at home with her Mom in FL; helped with I131 treatment discount)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2013/01/2013.html" target="_blank">Sassy</a> (at home with her Mom in CA) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/12/scooter-at-home-with-rylee-in-british.html" target="_blank">Scooter</a> (being adopted September 2013)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/06/arthur-in-maryland.html" target="_blank">Sebastian</a> (being adopted 12/2013) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2013/04/sidney.html" target="_blank">Sidney</a> (beloved by many; GA 4/3/13)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2013/02/simon-in-west-central-md.html" target="_blank">Shiraz</a> (FKA Simon, adopted 3/31/13)<br />
<a href="http://www.youcaring.com/nonprofits/sick-signe/91423" target="_blank">Signe</a> (DKA kitty at home with her Mom) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2013/05/smokey-in-md-needs-home.html" target="_blank">Smokey</a> (assisted and rehomed in MD) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/08/spivey-in-ga.html" target="_blank">Spivey</a> (DCIN permanent foster in VA)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/09/spock-at-san-fran-acc-needs-out-now.html" target="_blank">Spock</a> and Jesse (at home with Mom)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2013/01/2013.html">Stella</a> (at home with her Mom) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2013/01/gibbit-male-and-sunshine-female-lost.html" target="_blank">Sunshine</a> (available for adoption; in foster care in Eastern VA)<br />
<a href="http://www.youcaring.com/nonprofits/sydney-welcome-home/100541" target="_blank">Sydney</a> (adopted 10/2013) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/11/symba.html">Symba</a> (fly free, dear boy; GA 6/4/13)<br />
<b>T</b> (at home with his mom) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2013/05/tabby-needs-new-home-asap.html">Tabby</a> (adopted in May 2013 in GA) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/05/tidus.html" target="_blank">Tidus</a> fly free dear boy, GA 7/12/13)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/01/tigger-worlds-coolest-dude.html">Tigger</a> (at home with his Dad) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/09/tinker-in-al-needs-new-home-911.html">Tinker</a> (staying at home)<br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=693762737320419&amp;set=a.156034204426611.36584.147717841924914&amp;type=1&amp;theater" target="_blank">Toby</a><b> </b>(at home with his Mom)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/06/trouble-in-north-carolina.html" target="_blank">Toby</a> (DCIN foster in Dallas) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2013/01/2013.html">Trinity</a> (at home with her Dad) <br />
<b>Tucker</b> (in DCIN rehab)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2009/12/twinkie-near-pittsburgh-pa.html">Twinkie</a> (at home with his Mom)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/08/vinny-7-years-young-needs-home.html" target="_blank">Vinny</a> (DCIN foster in ChicagoLand) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2013/01/2013.html" target="_blank">Yoda</a> (at home with Trish)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/11/zoozey-in-dka.html" target="_blank">Zoozey</a> (at home with his Mom)&nbsp; <br />
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<b>And, Sadly, Diabetic Cats We Couldn't Help</b><br />
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<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/10/bently-and-his-non-fd-sibling-skye.html" target="_blank">Bently</a> (fly free, dear boy; GA June 2013)<br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151432334253348&amp;set=a.122288203347.100681.92930868347&amp;type=1&amp;comment_id=8487546&amp;offset=0&amp;total_comments=22" target="_blank">Balmor</a> (killed by BARCS, 4/30/13; fly free, baby girl)<br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10202110216412820&amp;set=o.147717841924914&amp;type=1&amp;relevant_count=1" target="_blank">Paw</a> (destroyed by his family, 12/27/13) (The woman who destroyed Paw removed the post from our Facebook page)<br />
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<b>Other Help</b><br />
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<i>Sometimes, DCIN helps members of the feline diabetic groups with necessary care for their non-diabetic pets. We also may help the members themselves. These are rare situations, but usually involve low income/resources and life-threatening situations.</i><br />
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<a href="http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=4&amp;t=85285">Jessi</a> (Desi's pup; run free, dear girl, GA 5/28/13)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/10/mary-needs-our-help.html">Mary Smith</a><br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=627381073958586&amp;set=a.156034204426611.36584.147717841924914&amp;type=1&amp;theater">Simba</a> (a kitten needing an enucleation)&nbsp; <br />
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<b>2012</b><br />
<br />
<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/04/albert.html" target="_blank">Alberto </a>(Fly free, dear boy; GA June 26, 2012)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/02/ao.html">Alex Olivia and Donovan</a> (Adopted!!)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/01/angel-at-home-in-el-dorado-ks.html" target="_blank">Angel</a> (at home in Central KS)<br />
<b>Annie</b> (at home with Beth) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/03/antonio-in-ca-911-emergency-rehoming.html" target="_blank">Antonio</a> (Adopted!!)<br />
<b>Archimedes</b> (at home in Western PA) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/09/atlas-in-berea-ohio.html" target="_blank">Atlas</a> (at home with Beth)<br />
<b>Axle </b>(at home with his Dad) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/03/azrael-needs-new-home.html" target="_blank">Azrael</a> (Fly free, dear boy; GA April 10, 2012)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/01/other-cats-helped-in-2012.html" target="_blank">Baby</a> (Godspeed and Angelwings, May 7, 2012) <br />
<b>Bageera</b> (Fly free, dear boy; GA November 17, 2012)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/01/bagheera-at-home-in-niles-il.html" target="_blank">Bagheera</a> (adopted June 3, 2012 by Laura; now playing at the Bridge, GA July 31, 2012)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/04/baloo-oakland-california.html">Baloo</a> (adopted May 1)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/05/bandit-in-nh-has-only-until-may-22.html" target="_blank">Bandit</a> (for adoption in New England) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/01/barry.html" target="_blank">Barry</a> (at home with Lylene) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/01/bear-in-phoenix-md-needs-new-home.html" target="_blank">Bear</a> (in DCIN foster in Northern VA)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2009/12/orinch-boys.html" target="_blank">Beasley and Twinkie</a> (adopted on Mother's Day 2012 by their foster Mom of 2.5 years, Dian) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/01/other-cats-helped-in-2012.html" target="_blank">Benny</a> (at home with his Mom Leeanne)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/04/billie.html" target="_blank">Billie</a> (Fly free, dear girl; GA April 13, 2012) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/09/billy-in-dc.html">Billy</a> (in rescue in DC, needs a new home)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/01/chicago-bonded-pair-boca-and-cricket.html">Boca and Cricket</a> (a bonded pair, one diabetic, moved 3/31/12 to <span style="background-color: white;">DCIN foster</span> with Marty near Atlanta)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/02/other-cats-helped-in-2012.html" target="_blank">Boo</a> (at home with her Dad) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/02/other-cats-helped-in-2012.html" target="_blank">Boy</a> (at home with Lori) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/02/other-cats-helped-in-2012.html">Bubba</a> (at home with Mom Patti)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/07/bud-in-md-needs-placement.html" target="_blank">Bud</a> (at home in MD) <br />
<b>Buddy</b> (at home in GA)<br />
<b>Buddy</b> (at home in New Orleans)<br />
<b>Buddy </b>(at home with Mike in FL)<br />
<b>Buddy</b> (at home in PA) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/05/buddy.html" target="_blank">Buddy</a> (a stray in MD)<br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151180697224013&amp;set=o.147717841924914&amp;type=1&amp;theater" target="_blank">Casey</a> (in Spay-It-Forward foster care) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/08/camigwen-12-yr-old-beauty-in-il-needs.html">Camigwen</a> (Adopted!!)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/10/peanut-in-ct-12-yr-old-maine-coon-needs.html" target="_blank">Cardinal</a> (DCIN fostered by Claudia, and then adopted 4/4/2012) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/01/other-cats-helped-in-2012.html" target="_blank">Caspar</a> (adopted from a GA shelter)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/08/charbonneau-in-oregon-needs-home.html" target="_blank">Charbonneau&nbsp; </a>(adopted in September 2012)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/07/charlie-in-ma-needs-new-home.html" target="_blank">Charlie</a> (being adopted in September 2012) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/01/charlie-in-ct.html" target="_blank">Charlie</a> (fly free, dear boy; GA February 7, 2012)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/01/other-cats-helped-in-2012.html" target="_blank">Charlie</a> (at home with Anne)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/02/chewy-in-nc.html">Chewy</a> (adopted April 2012) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/07/chip.html" target="_blank">Chip</a> (at home with Dale)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/08/chloe-in-nc-time-almost-up.html">Chloe</a> (in DCIN foster care in NC)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/06/chunky-12-yr-old-tiger-and-white-kitty.html">Chunky</a>&nbsp;(AKA Lovey Snuggle Muffin, adopted June 2012)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/07/clumper.html">Clumper</a> (adopted from vet's office in Ontario, Canada)<br />
<b>Coco</b> (at home with Mom in PA) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/12/connor-in-wichita-ks-needs-new-home-now.html">Connor</a> (in DCIN foster care; moving soon to furever home in Maryland)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/02/baby-in-georgetown-ma-needs-home.html">Cricket</a> (adopted by her DCIN foster Mom April 2012)&nbsp; <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/08/cuddles-in-easton-md.html">Cuddles</a> (adoption pending) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/07/july-25-2012-sweet-dante-is-in-need-of.html" target="_blank">Dante</a> (being adopted in September 2012)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/01/other-cats-helped-in-2012.html" target="_blank">Den</a> (at home with George) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/05/dillon-10-years-young-russian-blue.html" target="_blank">Dillon</a> (adopted by Jennifer H, June 10, 2012)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/07/dominique-needs-new-home-asap.html">Dominique</a> (in DCIN foster care in Coastal VA) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/11/emma.html" target="_blank">Emma</a> (at home with Joanna) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/05/frances-10-year-old-very-affectionate.html">Frances</a> (adopted in June 2012)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/12/frankie-in-grand-rapids-mi-911.html" target="_blank">Frankie</a> (being adopted by Alyssa in January 2012)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/04/fudgie-at-home-in-bennington-me.html">Fudgie</a> (Fly free, sweet boy, GA October 2012)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/03/oliver-adopted-by-gayle-in-toronto.html">Gayle's four kitties</a>, Oliver, Shadoe, Booboo. and Apple <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/02/other-cats-helped-in-2012.html" target="_blank">George</a> (Fly free, dear girl; GA August 3, 2012)<br />
<b>Gracie</b> (Ohio) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/03/gramps-in-ct-safe-with-foster.html" target="_blank">Gramps</a> (in private foster in CT) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/06/gus-11-year-old-fluffy-orange-tabby.html" target="_blank">Gus</a> (adopted 8/8/12)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/02/jacob-in-sc.html">Jacob</a> (Godspeed and Angelwings, October 21, 2012) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/01/jasper-10-yr-old-orange-main-coon-mix.html" target="_blank">Jaspar</a> (adopted June 23, 2012)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/05/jeddie.html" target="_blank">Jeddie</a> (Godspeed and Angelwings, July 3, 2012) <br />
<b>Jesse </b>(at home in DE)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/03/jimmy.html" target="_blank">Jimmy</a> (at home with Angie) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/06/joe-in-montana.html" target="_blank">Joe</a> (Fly free, sweet boy, October 2012)<br />
<b>Jules</b> (at home in RI) <br />
<a href="http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=24&amp;t=66768" target="_blank">Kale</a> (fly free, baby; GA March 21, 2012)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/09/katmandu-at-home-in-canada.html">Katmandu</a> (in DC foster in Ontario, Canada)<br />
<b>Kelly</b> (posted on MassCats and pulled from vet to foster and then to adoptive home in March 2012)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/09/kip-in-washington-state.html">Kip</a> (fly free, sweet prince; GA November 19, 2012) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/02/klinger.html" target="_blank">Klinger</a> (at home with Marcy and Craig) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/06/louie-in-ny-is-urgent-and-needs-home.html" target="_blank">Louie</a> (adopted November 2012) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/01/louie-new-mexico-cat.html" target="_blank">Louie</a> (at home with Tracy)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/01/other-cats-helped-in-2012.html" target="_blank">Louie</a> (at home with Sara) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/01/lulu-in-minnesota-needs-new-home-asap.html" target="_blank">Lulu</a> (being adopted by Mel 4/18/12)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/02/malachi-4-year-old-orange-and-white.html" target="_blank">Malachi</a> (in MI and needing a home SOON)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/04/bonded-pair-in-ca-need-home-fast.html" target="_blank">Mary and Rhoda</a> (in DCIN foster in Northern CA)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/07/mascara.html" target="_blank">Mascara</a> (in rescue with Castaway Cats in DE) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/01/other-cats-helped-in-2012.html" target="_blank">Maximilian</a> (at home with Donna. Sadly, Maximilian died from lymphoma on 6/7/12.)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/08/mc-in-mn.html">MC--Mamma Cat</a> (being adopted in October 2012) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/08/dcin-assisted-kitty-mischief.html" target="_blank">Mischief</a> (at home in NC) <br />
<b>Miss Kitty</b> (adopted 6/23/12)<br />
<a href="http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/17755782">Moe</a> (in foster with OLM Catnip Cottage in Summerville, SC) <br />
<b>Mooch/Murrlin </b>(adopted by Vicky 5/24/12) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/05/mortimer.html" target="_blank">Mortimer</a> (at home with Elizabeth)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/10/motska-at-home-with-kris.html" target="_blank">Motska</a> (fly free, dear girl; GA 7/14/12) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/03/mouser-in-mechanicsville-md-needs-home.html" target="_blank">Mouser</a> (in foster care in MD)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/02/other-cats-helped-in-2012.html" target="_blank">Muffin</a> (at home in TX) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/06/musette.html" target="_blank">Musette</a> (fly free baby; GA 5/31/12) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/12/nala-in-va-needs-home.html">Nala</a> (adopted 2/2/12)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/12/nina-in-brooklyn-ny-needs-loving-home.html">Nina</a> (adopted from vet's office in January 2012)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/03/norman-in-cary-nc.html" target="_blank">Norman</a> (in DCIN foster in Northern VA)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/02/other-cats-helped-in-2012.html" target="_blank">Odie</a> (at home with Kirsten) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/03/oliver-adopted-by-gayle-in-toronto.html" target="_blank">Oliver and his furbuddies</a> (transported to foster homes)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2009/12/orinch-boys.html" target="_blank">Orinch Boyz</a>, Beasley and Twinkey (in DCIN foster care near Pittsburgh)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/12/oscar-biggest-lovebug-ever-in-ri-needs.html" target="_blank">Oscar</a> (being adopted by his foster Mom in VA) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/06/paisley.html" target="_blank">Paisley</a> (at home with Lylene)<br />
<b>Pappa Kitty</b> (at home with Liz)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/11/peanut-butter-has-until-end-of-week.html">Peanut Butter</a> (adopted in November 2012) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/06/piper-10-yr-young-lady.html" target="_blank">Piper</a> (adopted by DCIN foster Mom) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/01/pippin-and-piglet-in-virginia.html" target="_blank">Pippin and Piglet</a> (adopted from a shelter 3/17/12)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/03/poppy-in-geneva-il.html" target="_blank">Poppy</a> (at home near Chicago)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/02/other-cats-helped-in-2012.html" target="_blank">PorkChop</a> (at home with Karen)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/03/puma.html" target="_blank">Puma</a> (fly free dear boy. GA March 22, 2012) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/02/other-cats-helped-in-2012.html" target="_blank">Pumpkin</a> (at home with Kerri)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/04/pumpkin-10-yr-old-male.html" target="_blank">Pumpkin</a> (adopted from ND shelter) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/01/raven-in-ct-needs-new-home.html" target="_blank">Raven</a> (adopted 1/30/12 by Beck in the Pacific Northwest)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/10/reagan.html" target="_blank">Reagan</a> (you were so loved, dear little man. GA February 21, 2012)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/11/november-23-2011-poor-richard-he-came.html">Richard</a> (adopted in 1/2012 by Rilla) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/02/rudy-in-foster-home-in-pa-is-looking.html" target="_blank">Rudy</a> (in rescue foster care in PA)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/04/ruthie-in-georgia.html" target="_blank">Ruthie</a> (fly free, little girl; GA August 7, 2012. Your forever Mom will miss you.) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/01/sam-in-upper-malboro-md-needs-home-asap.html" target="_blank">Sam</a> (fly free, sweet boy; GA February 10, 2012. You had such a hard life, but purred anyway.)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/12/sandy-in-lake-katrine-ny.html" target="_blank">Sandy</a> (moved to DCIN foster care 2/12/12)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/01/other-cats-helped-in-2012.html" target="_blank">Sasha</a> (at home with Mom Tara)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/08/scraps.html">Scraps</a> (at home with new Mom) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/04/scratch.html" target="_blank">Scratch</a> (in KY, looking for a new home) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/01/other-cats-helped-in-2012.html" target="_blank">Sebastian</a> (at home with Mom Stephanie)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/02/other-cats-helped-in-2012.html">Sequoia</a> (at home with his Mom) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/01/other-cats-helped-in-2012.html" target="_blank">Seymore</a> (at home with his Mom, Darcy) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/02/kitty-in-ma.html" target="_blank">Skeeter</a> (FAKA Kitty) (FLY free, gorgeous girl; GA April 27, 2012)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/08/dakm-does-anybody-know-me-needs-home.html" target="_blank">Slater</a> (FKA DAKM, stolen by his DCIN foster Mom September 2012) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/07/smudge-in-in-declawed.html" target="_blank">Smudge</a> (Fly free, dear girl; GA April, 2012)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/09/soldier-in-oh-needs-home.html">Soldier</a> (being sent from OH shelter to Fancy Cats Rescue Team)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/08/snow-in-san-franscio-needs-home-or.html">Snow</a> (Adopted!!) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/08/spivey-in-ga.html" target="_blank">Spivey</a> (in DCIN foster care in Coastal VA)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/11/stormy-in-fredericksburg-va-needs-home.html">Stormy</a> (in DCIN foster care in Virginia awaiting the move to his adoptive home in IL) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/01/stumpy-in-tx.html" target="_blank">Stumpy</a> (adopted from a shelter in Austin TX; helping with supplies)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/06/sunshine-11-yr-old-declawed-orange.html" target="_blank">Sunshine</a> (adopted Father's Day 2012 by Pati and family)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/06/biggie.html" target="_blank">Sweet Pete</a> (in DCIN foster care) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/11/symba.html" target="_blank">Symba</a><b> </b>(at home with Philip; helping with supplies)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/01/thomasina.html" target="_blank">Thomasina</a> (adopted 5/25/12 by foster Mom Amy)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/01/tigger-worlds-coolest-dude.html">Tigger</a> (at home with Brent) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/04/tigger-in-va-needs-home.html">Tigger</a> (in foster care with Fancy Cats Rescue Team)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/02/other-cats-helped-in-2012.html" target="_blank">Tiggy</a> (at home with Tyrone)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/09/tinker-in-al-needs-new-home-911.html">Tinker</a> (at home in AL, but needs a new home)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/06/trouble-in-north-carolina.html">Toby</a> (in DCIN foster care in TX) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/01/tomtom-and-wally-in-sc.html" target="_blank">TomTom and Wally</a> (in rescue in SC)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/12/tommy-in-ma-needs-home.html" target="_blank">Tommy</a> (adopted 2/11/12)<br />
<b>Ubu</b> (at home with Megan) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/02/other-cats-helped-in-2012.html" target="_blank">Vader</a> (at home with Paula and Steve)<br />
Various diabetic cats with HART of ME<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/08/vinny-7-years-young-needs-home.html">Vinny</a> (in DCIN foster care in Chicagoland) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/04/walter-8-years-old.html" target="_blank">Walter</a> (staying with his Mom)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/08/wilbur-7-years-old-in-ma-needs-home.html" target="_blank">Wilbur</a> (adopted in August 2012) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/11/wonton-is-otj.html" target="_blank">Wonton</a> (at home with Carolyn)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/02/other-cats-helped-in-2012.html">Yoda</a> (at home with TJ)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/02/yuri-male-orange-tabby-9-yrs-old.html" target="_blank">Yuri</a> (at home with Mom in NJ)<br />
<a href="http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?t=70801">Zoe</a> (at home in WI) <br />
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<b>And, Sadly, Diabetic Cats We Couldn't Help</b><br />
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<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/09/buddy-riverside-ca-at-mary-s-roberts.html">Buddy</a> (euthanized in a shelter in Riverside, CA, because of ill health)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/11/dumbledore-in-rockville-md-need-home.html" target="_blank">Dumbledore</a> (had a blood clot and was humanely euthanized) <br />
<b>Hannah</b> (before DCIN could help, she was euthanized, with her rescuer present, because of cancer.)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/06/joe-in-montana.html">Joe</a> in Montana (passed after an insulin overdose in the shelter)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/02/malachi-4-year-old-orange-and-white.html" target="_blank">Malachi</a> (euthanized by his family because of ill health)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/03/punky-in-sc-has-been-evicted.html" target="_blank">Punky</a> (previously on financial assistance; PTS because of FeLV 4/10/12) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/10/simba-30-miles-from-philaelphia-needs.html" target="_blank">Simba</a> (euthanized by her family because treatment was ineffective)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/06/tigger-homeless-in-austin-tx.html" target="_blank">Tigger</a> (euthanized for health reasons, June 20, 2012)<b><br />
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<b>Other Help</b><br />
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<i>Sometimes, DCIN helps members of the feline diabetic groups with necessary care for their non-diabetic cats. We also may help the members themselves. These are rare situations, but usually involve low income/resources and life-threatening situations.</i><br />
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<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/01/dcin-helping-fd-people.html">Patricia and Robert</a><br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/10/mary-needs-our-help.html">Mary Smith</a> <br />
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<b>2011</b><br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/06/angel.html">Angel</a> (adopted 6/17/11 by Michelle and Brian)<br />
<b>Angel</b> (at home with Missi) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/01/other-2011.html">April</a> (at home with Mike) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/01/barry.html">Barry</a> (at home with Lylene)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/03/beasley-near-pittsburgh-pa.html">Beasley</a> (in DCIN foster with dian in Pittsburgh)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/06/bella.html">Bella</a> (at home with Cheryl Lynn)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/06/benny.html">Benny</a> (adopted in Philly area 6/2011)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/08/bertha-in-ct.html" target="_blank">Bertha</a> (at a CT shelter) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/04/bianca.html">Bianca</a> (moved back in with "Dad")<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/11/bb-in-tx.html">Big Boy</a> (adopted 1/1/11 by Dale)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/06/biggie.html">Big Pete</a> (formerly Biggie, adopted 5/30/11 by Kirsten; he now needs a new home)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/10/blackie.html">Blackie</a> (at home with Angela)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/11/boo-at-home-in-indiana.html" target="_blank">Boo</a> (at home with Brian in IN) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/04/bouncer.html">Bouncer</a> (Godspeed and Angel Wings, dear boy; GA 4/8/11)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/01/bubba-in-nj.html">Bubba</a> (go in peace baby; GA date unknown) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/01/other-2011.html" target="_blank">Buddy</a><b> </b>(at home with Bel)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/01/other-2011.html">Buddy</a> (at home with Mike)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/09/cajun-in-foster-care-with-uncle-don.html">Cajun</a> adopted by Don<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/01/other-2011.html">Casey</a> (at home with Roberta)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/11/chance-in-st-catharines-on.html" target="_blank">Chance</a> (adopted by his Ontario foster home) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/12/ac3.html">Charlie</a> (previously known as Anonymous Cat #3, at home with Karin)<br />
<b>Chloe </b>(fostered at OLM Catnip Cottage. Godspeed and Angel Wings, sweet girl; 10/6/11) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/01/other-2011.html">Choco</a> (at home with his Mom)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/09/clancy-romancy-in-st-paul-mn-9-yrs.html" target="_blank">Clancy</a> (in boarding with vet) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/12/connor-in-wichita-ks-needs-new-home-now.html" target="_blank">Connor</a> (in DCIN foster care; moving soon to furever home in Maryland)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/01/other-2011.html" target="_blank">Costello</a> (at home with Wally) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/12/currier-in-md.html">Currier</a> (adopted 1/29/11 by Don)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/08/dante-near-east-st-louis-il.html">Dante</a> (placed with a rescue organization)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/05/ebony.html">Ebony</a> (adopted 4/22/11 by Jennifer)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/09/elliot-in-pa-is-being-put-down-in.html">Elliot</a> adopted by Don<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/10/elliott-in-nc.html">Elliott</a> (adopted in 4/2011 by his foster Mom)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/11/elmo-at-home-with-kay.html" target="_blank">Elmo</a> (at home with Kay) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/06/fluffy-at-home-with-debbie.html">Fluffy</a> (at home with Debbie)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/12/frankie-in-grand-rapids-mi-911.html" target="_blank">Frankie</a> (at home with foster Mom) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/09/gus-at-home-in-virginia.html">Gus</a> (at home with Don)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/07/hadley.html">Hadley</a> (being adopted 10/2011 by Laura) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/12/humphry-in-ri.html">Humphry</a> (at home with sick Mom and her caregivers)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/09/jasper-in-tx-needs-home-asap.html">Jasper</a> (at home in TX) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/02/jacob-in-sc.html">Jacob</a> (in foster in Summerville, SC, with Maureen--OLM Catnip Cottage)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/03/jimmy.html">Jimmy</a> (at home with Angie)<br />
<b>Josie</b> (at home in Canada with Angela) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/10/kiki-in-wv.html">Kiki</a> (at home with Jennifer)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/10/kitty-junior-in-charlottesville-va.html">Kitty Junior</a> (adopted from vet in Charlottesville, VA) <br />
<b>KT</b> (at home with Lyresa)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/01/other-2011.html" target="_blank">Louie</a> (at him with his Dad's sister) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/07/luna-in-ma.html" target="_blank">Luna</a> (in DCIN foster care in MA) <br />
<b>Lydia</b> (in foster with Pam in TX) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/01/other-2011.html">Magoo</a> (at home with Janie)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/01/mandy-me.html">Mandy</a> (in her new home in Maine)<br />
<b>Marcus</b> (at home with Kathryn)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/04/marius.html" target="_blank">Marius</a>&nbsp; (adopted by a friend)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/07/mask.html">Mask</a> (Fly free, sweet girl; GA 7/24/11) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/06/mer.html">Mer</a> (Angelwings, sweet girl; GA 10/8/11)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/09/mimi-in-brewster-ma-needs-home.html" target="_blank">Mimi</a> (at home in Brewster MA) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/05/mortimer.html">Mortimer</a> (at home with Elizabeth)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/10/motska-at-home-with-kris.html">Motska</a> (at home with Kris) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/10/mr-persian-in-rochester-ny.html">Mr. Persian</a> (in shelter in Rochester NY)<br />
<b>Murphy</b> (at home with Lisa)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/12/murray.html" target="_blank">Murray</a> (adopted by Christine 12/22/11 from CT municipal shelter) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/06/musette.html">Musette</a> (being adopted 6/25/11 by Mel)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/06/nanner.html">Nanner</a> (in shelter foster near Kansas City, MO) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/04/nikki.html">Nikki</a> (at home with Deb)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/01/oliver-in-ma.html">Oliver</a> (adopted 4/4/11 by a local person)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/12/oreo-in-nj.html" target="_blank">Oreo</a> (for adoption in NJ) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/12/oscar-biggest-lovebug-ever-in-ri-needs.html">Oscar</a> (in rescue in RI)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/03/ozzie.html">Ozzie</a> (Godspeed and Angel Wings, dear boy; GA 4/29/11)<br />
<b>Patrick </b>(at home with Tanya)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/05/peake-in-md-looking-for-home.html">Peake</a> (owner adopted out in 2011)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/10/phoebe-needs-feeding-tube.html" target="_blank">Phoebe</a> (at home with Dixie)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/09/picachu-in-brooklyn-ny-13-yrs-old.html" target="_blank">Picachu</a> (at home in Brooklyn NY) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/01/other-2011.html">Ragner</a> (at home with Shirley)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/07/ralph.html">Ralph</a> (in a foster-to-adopt home from a shelter in OH)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/10/reagan.html">Reagan</a> (at home with Gail) <br />
<b>Rocket</b> (at home with Claudia)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/04/ruthie-in-georgia.html">Ruthie</a> (at home with Marty)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/04/samantha.html">Samantha</a> (adopted by former Mom's friend)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/09/sambo-in-toronto.html">Sambo</a> (in foster in Toronto area, Ontario, Canada)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/09/sammy-in-cumberland-md-needs-home.html" target="_blank">Sammy</a> (pulled in 9/2010 from the shelter by a rescue) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/08/sammy.html">Sammy</a> (adopted 9/11/11 by a DCIN friend)<br />
<b>Scooter</b> (at home with Rylee) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/05/sammy.html">Spuds/Sweet Potato</a> (formerly Sammy, adopted 5/29/11 by Jennifer)<br />
<b>Scrappy</b> (at home with Amy in CT) <br />
<b>Scratch </b>(a military kitty at home with his Sgt. Dad)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/06/arthur-in-maryland.html">Sebastian Purrbox</a> (in foster care with Stefani since 6/13/10)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/12/simon-in-pa.html">Simon</a> (adopted 2/20/11 by Claudia)<br />
<b>Smudge</b> (at home with Mom)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/07/snuggles.html">Snuggles</a> (went to a local rescue in TN) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/08/spivey-in-ga.html">Spivey</a> (moving to DCIN foster care 12/22/11)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/11/spunky-in-foster-rhode-island.html">Spunky</a> (in foster care RI)<br />
<b>Splitzie </b>(at home with Kathy)<br />
<b>Star</b> (at home with Becca) <br />
<b>Stella</b> (at home with Mary)<br />
<b>Storm</b> (at home with Marty) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/12/nala-in-va-needs-home.html">Sweet Kitty</a> (will go to his adoptive home soon)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/05/sammy.html">Sweet Potato/Spuds</a> (adopted 5/29/11 by Jennifer) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/05/tawny-near-mandeville-la.html">Tawny</a> (adopted 1/17/10 by failed foster Mom DD)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/08/three-diabetics-at-spa-ohio.html">Three Diabetics</a> at SPA Ohio <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/01/other-2011.html">Tiger</a> (living with Chris and his mother)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/01/other-2011.html">Tiger</a> (in foster care in SC)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/05/chester.html">Tiko</a> (adopted 6/2011 by Carolynn)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/01/other-2011.html">Tom</a> (at home with Lori)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/08/tommy-in-charlottesville-albemarle-va.html">Tommy</a> (adopted locally 2/16/11)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/12/tommy-in-ma-needs-home.html" target="_blank">Tommy</a> (looking for a home in MA) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/08/downers-grove-il-8-9yr-old-neutered.html">Tre</a> (available for adoption through PACT Humane Society in Downer's Grove, IL)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2009/12/twinkie-near-pittsburgh-pa.html">Twinkie</a> (in DCIN foster with dian in Pittsburgh)<br />
<b>Ubu</b> (at home with Megan)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/01/whiskers.html">Whiskers</a> (Godspeed and Angel Wings, dear girl; GA 3/6/11)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/10/zoso-in-alpharettajohns-creek-ga-needs.html">Zoso </a>(Adopted by foster mom)<br />
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<b>And, Sadly, Diabetic Cats We Couldn't Help</b><br />
<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/07/bobbins.html">Bobbins</a> (You are now back with your true Mom; GA 7/21/11)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/11/dumbledore-in-rockville-md-need-home.html" target="_blank">Dumbledore</a> (<span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text">hugs and wings sweet kitty; GA 11/26/11)</span><br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/04/molly.html">Molly</a> (Fly free, sweet girl; GA 4/29/11)<br />
<b>Rainy </b>(Land softly, Angel; GA 4/27/11)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/10/simba-30-miles-from-philaelphia-needs.html" target="_blank">Simba</a> (Good night, Sweet Prince; GA 11/11)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/06/skipper.html">Skipper</a> (Go in peace, baby; GA 6/9/11) <br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/01/sorbet-in-ct.html">Sorbet</a> (Godspeed and Angel Wings, dear girl; GA 1/13/11)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/08/tey-tey-in-silver-spring-md-needs-home.html">Tey-Tey</a> (May you feel our love always; GA 8/25/11)<br />
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<b>Non-Diabetic Cats Helped</b><br />
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Jennifer's <b>Monkey/Hal</b><br />
Bobbi's <b>two cats</b><br />
Steve's <b>Rorschach</b><br />
Jeanne's <b>Tux </b><br />
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<br />
<b>2010 and earlier</b><br />
<br />
<b>Diabetic Cats Helped&nbsp;</b><i> </i><br />
<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2009/11/ahi-in-prince-georges-county-md.html">Ahi</a> (Godspeed and Angel Wings, dear boy; GA 3/3/10)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/01/anonymous-cat-1.html">Anonymous Cat 1</a><br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/10/anonymous-cat-2.html">Anonymous Cat 2</a><br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/12/ac3.html">Anonymous Cat 3</a><br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/09/atlas-in-berea-ohio.html">Atlas</a> (adopted by Blue, his foster Mom through the <a href="http://www.bereaanimalrescue.com/">Berea OH Animal Rescue Fund</a>)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/02/bean-near-athens-ga.html">Bean </a>(fostered/adopted 5/22/10 by Jennifer)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/03/beasley-near-pittsburgh-pa.html">Beasley</a> (in DCIN foster with dian in Pittsburgh)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/02/belle-in-portland-or.html">Belle</a> (adopted 2/17/10 by Marie)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/11/bb-in-tx.html">Big Boy</a> (being adopted 1/1/11 by Dale)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/09/bill-in-ct.html">Bill</a> (adopted 9/2010 by Shelley)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/09/binks-in-idaho.html">Binks</a> (at home with Celi)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/10/blackie.html">Blackie</a> (at home with Angela)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/08/bones-in-houston-texas.html">Bones</a> (Godspeed and Angel Wings, dear boy; GA 9/10)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/01/boris-in-seattle-wa.html">Boris </a>in Seattle (adopted 1/10/10 by Patti)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/03/brady-in-louisiana.html">Brady </a>(adopted 6/19/10 by Marvie)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/09/other-cats-helped-in-2010.html">Buddy</a><b> </b>(at home with Suzaune in New Orleans; may be listed for adoption)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2009/12/sweet-raisin-in-rhode-island.html">Bumperic (formerly Raisin) </a>(adopted 12/5/09 by Heather; escaped from carrier 7/13/10 and is still missing.)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/11/camille-in-va.html">Camille</a> (adopted 11/13/10 by Don)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/04/casey-in-malvern-pa-high-dose-cat.html">Casey</a> (Godspeed and Angel Wings, dear boy; GA 5/14/10)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2009/10/chester-in-columbus-oh-pts-scheduled.html">Chester </a>(adopted 12/18/09 by Jana)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2009/08/clarabel-needs-home.html">Clarabelle</a> (adopted 9/9/09 by Dale)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/09/other-cats-helped-in-2010.html">Coco</a> (in foster care)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/09/other-cats-helped-in-2010.html">Duke</a><b> </b>(at home with Debrey)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/03/eeyore-in-california.html">Eeyore</a> (adopted 3/13/10 by Michele)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/10/max-moving-to-nebraska.html">Fenix Maxwell,</a> formerly Max (fostered/adopted 10/15/10 by Mel)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2009/04/gordon-and-derby.html">Gordon and Derby</a> (adopted 4/25/09 by Hope)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/09/gus-at-home-in-virginia.html">Gus</a> (adopted 7/23/10 by Don)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/09/other-cats-helped-in-2010.html">Henry</a> (at home with Angela)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/10/isabell-in-nj.html">Isabell</a> (adopted 10/28/10 by a kind-hearted woman local to Isabell's NJ shelter)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/08/fly-free-dear-itty.html">Itty</a> (Godspeed and Angel Wings, dear girl; GA 8/6/10)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/01/jack-in-atlanta-ga-euthanasia-pending.html">Jack</a> in Atlanta (adopted 1/10 by someone off the FDMB/DCC)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/02/jacob-in-sc.html">Jacob</a> (in foster in Summerville, SC, with Maureen--OLM Catnip Cottage)<br />
<a href="http://www.felinediabetes.com/phorum5/read.php?8,1935515">Joey</a> (Godspeed and Angelwings, dear boy, <a href="http://www.felinediabetes.com/phorum5/read.php?8,1937621">12/2/2009</a>.)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/11/joey-in-va.html">Joey</a> (moving 12/2010 to Singapore with his MamaBean's family)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2009/12/juniper-goes-to-alabama.html">Juniper</a> (adopted 12/8/09 by Marialyce; later rehomed)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/02/kelly-in-eastern-pa.html">Kelly</a> (Adopted 3/22/10 by Dale)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/10/kiki-in-wv.html">Kiki</a> (Adopted 12/11/10 by Jennifer)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/04/jasmine-at-baltimore-humane-society.html">Kitty</a> (Godspeed and Angel Wings, dear girl; GA 11/24/10)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/03/latte-in-minneapolis.html">Latte</a> (Godspeed and Angel Wings, dear girl; GA 7/17/10)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/11/majik-in-la.html">Majik and Bella</a> (found a year-long foster so their Mom could deploy)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/03/max-in-michigan.html">Max </a>(at home with Mindy)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2009/12/frisky-in-manassas-va.html">Mr. Darcy (formerly Frisky)</a> (adopted 12/13/09 by Jennifer; Godspeed and Angel Wings, dearest Mr., GA 11/1/10)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/10/mr-miyagi-in-va.html">Mr. Miyagi</a> (Godspeed and Angel Wings, dear boy; GA 12/11/10)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/01/murray-near-passaic-nj.html">Murray</a> (adopted 4/25/10 by Angela)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/07/misty-blue-now-in-her-new-home.html">Misty Blue (Huey)</a> (adopted 7/16/10 by an anonymous Mom)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/03/oliver-adopted-by-gayle-in-toronto.html">Oliver</a> (adopted 3/20/10 by Gayle)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/09/other-cats-helped-in-2010.html">Pauline</a> (adopted 10/14/10 by Patricia)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/03/peaches-in-ct-emergency.html">Peaches </a>(adopted through another rescue in CT)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/11/porch-in-ct.html">Porch 2</a> (adopted 10/13/10 by Shelley)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/09/other-cats-helped-in-2010.html">Pumpkin</a> (at home in NY with Joy.T)<br />
<a href="http://docs.google.com/View?id=drj3zxg_10c23q74fs">Reagan</a> (adopted 10/23/10 by Gail)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2009/09/rocky-needs-home.html">Rocky</a> (adopted 2010 by his vet)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/09/other-cats-helped-in-2010.html">Rusti</a> in Idaho (Fly free dear girl, May 10, 2010)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2009/12/rusty-in-middleboro-ma.html">Rusty </a> (adopted 11/28/10 by Ella)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/04/ruthie-in-georgia.html">Ruthie</a> (fostered 4/13/10 and then adopted by Marty)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/01/sasha-in-minneapolis-has-home-just.html">Sasha </a>(at home with Sheryl)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/06/arthur-in-maryland.html">Sebastian Purrbox</a> (in foster care with Stefani since 6/13/10)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/01/sillci-in-spring-green-wi.html">Sillci</a> (Adopted 1/19/10 by Dale)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/12/simon-in-pa.html">Simon</a> (at home in PA)<br />
<a href="http://piccats.blogspot.com/2010/10/sorianna.html">Sorianna</a> (adopted 6/14/08 by Claudia)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/11/soto-in-mn.html">Soto</a> (at home with Grandpa-Bean)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/09/other-cats-helped-in-2010.html">Swirlie</a> (at home with Bibi)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/05/tawny-near-mandeville-la.html">Tawny</a> (in DCIN foster near Bogalusa, LA)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/09/other-cats-helped-in-2010.html">Tinkerbelle</a> (at home with Desi)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/10/toby.html">Toby</a> (adopted 12/18/10 by Don)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/04/tommy.html">Tommy</a> (adopted 12/18/10 by Don)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/08/tommy-in-charlottesville-albemarle-va.html">Tommy</a> (in foster care with Rhea since 8/6/10)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/08/toner-in-tx-otj.html">Toner</a> (at home with Sunday)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2009/12/twinkie-near-pittsburgh-pa.html">Twinkie</a> (in DCIN foster with dian in Pittsburgh)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/03/vinny-moving-to-michigan.html">Vinny</a> (adopted 3/20/10 by Hope)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/09/other-cats-helped-in-2010.html">Woden</a> (at home with his Mom)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/06/yoda-in-foster-care-in-indiana.html">Yoda</a> (adopted by his foster Mom Kelly)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/08/windy-in-bushkilleast-stroudsburg-pa.html">Windy</a> (Godspeed and Angel Wings, dear boy; GA 8/10/10)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/09/other-cats-helped-in-2010.html">Zeke</a> (at home with Jennifer in ME)<br />
<br />
<b>And, Sadly, Diabetic Cats We Couldn't Help</b><br />
<br />
<b>Jake</b> in PA--euthanized September, 2010<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/03/red-blind-diabetic-in-ct.html">Red</a> in CT<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/04/stanley-in-wi-fly-free-baby.html">Stanley</a> in MI--euthanized April 2, 2010<br />
<b>Tigger</b> in Georgia<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/10/tornado-in-ca.html">Tornado</a> at home in CA<br />
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<b>Non-Diabetic Cats Helped</b><br />
<br />
<i>Sometimes, DCIN helps members of the feline diabetic groups with necessary care for their non-diabetic cats. These are rare situations, but usually involve unemployment and life-threatening situations.</i><br />
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<a href="http://www.bellasierra.com/15.html">Gigi</a> (Lynn's cat with lymphoma)<br />
<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/04/helen-at-home-with-frank.html">Helen</a> (Frank's cat with UTI and needing spaying)<br />
Marjorie's <a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2010/02/marjories-marshall-dillon.html">Marshall Dillon (GA)</a> (ER vet care in early 2010)<br />
Bobbi's Feral ColonyVenitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05258079796889993844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7464270896711704774.post-8053123059190198772015-01-22T23:06:00.000-05:002015-01-22T23:06:16.642-05:00You Could Be a Part of Something Awesome: Join the DCIN TeamDiabetic Cats in Need has <a href="http://www.catster.com/lifestyle/cat-rescue-adoption-diabetic-cats-in-need-feline-diabetes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">saved the lives of more than 600 extra-sweet cats</a> since 2008, and we couldn’t have done it without the help of dedicated volunteers. Bu we want to be able to help even more diabetic cats stay in their homes or find safe forever homes of their own – and to do that, we need people like you.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Charleston, Bogart and Yoda are just three of the more than 600 cats DCIN has saved.</td></tr>
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Our greatest need right now is for case managers, a director of case management, and a development/fundraising director.<br />
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<b>Case Managers</b> are the heartbeat of DCIN. As a case manager, you would be responsible for accepting new cats into the program and managing current client cases; managing financial assistance and education needs for your clients; monitoring client compliance with DCIN’s care guidelines; and arranging for delivery of supplies as needed. In order to be a case manager, you need to have a good understanding of the diagnosis, treatment and management of feline diabetes.<br />
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<b>The Director of Case Management </b>oversees all of the case managers and is the primary point of contact if a DCIN cat has a veterinary emergency related to diabetes. The director of case management trains new case managers and works with the Board of Directors to put together new policies and procedures related to financial assistance, rehoming and education. You’d also serve as a case manager if needed. This position also requires a high degree of knowledge about feline diabetes.<br />
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<b>The Development/Fundraising Director</b> is responsible for everything related to helping us get the money we need to run DCIN. This could include writing grants, seeking corporate sponsorships, coordinating fundraisers, and soliciting private donations. We’re always up for creative and fun ways to raise money, too, so if you’ve got some great ideas and the willingness to carry them out, we’d love to hear them. You don’t need to know a lot about feline diabetes to be the development director, but you do need to have a passion for our mission and be able to help potential donors understand how important our organization is.<br />
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If none of these volunteer jobs is your cup of tea, don’t worry: we could use transportation coordinators, shelter coordinators, accounting assistants and people to help out with special projects. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/notes/diabetic-cats-in-need/dcin-position-applications/942092795820744" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Check out this post on our Facebook page</a> for more details or to apply for one of our volunteer positions.<br />
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If you’ve got time and skills to lend to DCIN, we’d love to have you!JaneA Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02598035258863999517noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7464270896711704774.post-92012631270703815032015-12-31T15:40:00.000-05:002015-01-19T02:10:22.813-05:00The Kitties with Diabetes StoreThere is only one diabetic cat remaining in DCIN foster care available for adoption. Click on Sunshine's linked name under her photo for the full scoop.<br />
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Why is our main page called <b>The Kitties with Diabetes Store</b>? This story is from a woman who was going to soon adopt one of the DCIN cats. <i>My 3 y/o son just asked me "Can we get a kitty from the kitty diabetes store?" I said, "The kitty diabetes store?" and he said, "Where kitties with diabetes that don't have homes come from!!" (kind of in that exasperated "DUH, Mom!" tone.) I said, "Why do you want another kitty with diabetes?" and he said, "Because we can take extra-good care of them since we know how." Boy, won't he be surprised when our "new" diabetic kitty arrives from "the kitty diabetes store" (aka: DCIN) hopefully next week! I can even tell him that I ordered the kitty online and had to wait for shipping! </i>~VenitaVenitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05258079796889993844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7464270896711704774.post-56783040032861760002013-12-09T15:30:00.001-05:002015-01-19T02:03:00.889-05:00Sunshine in VA<b>January 19, 2015--</b>Sunshine has recovered completely from her DKA, and we have to make one more follow-up vet visit for bloodwork to find out where her kidney values are. We have put her back on our adoptables list and posting rotation. She remains DCIN's only remaining adoptable diabetic cat.<br />
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Sunny is doing great. She has transferred to another foster home in Coastal VA and has integrated very nicely there. She can't be adopted into that home, though, because the town has a limit on permanent companion animals. Although Sunny remains insulin dependent, she is getting very little insulin and only every 24-36 hours because her numbers drop pretty low. Therefore, an adopter would have to hometest Sunny with some regularity. <br />
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Sunshine's former foster Mom visited her at the end of December and sent us these photos from that visit. Sunny was happy to see her former foster Mom (once she understood she didn't have to go back into the car) and was very happy to be reunited with her catnip pad and toys. ~Venita<br />
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<b>October 25, 2014 --</b> On October 14, Sunshine developed what seemed to be a mild case of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA). It was diagnosed by her local vet, and we rushed her to the closest 24-hour emergency facility for full-time care. What was a mild case of DKA went south when she developed elevated kidney values, which the veterinarians diagnosed as acute renal failure likely secondary to a kidney infection. Over the course of seven days, Sunny received a significant amount of supportive and diagnostics care, including IV fluids, constant rate infusion of Regular insulin, IV antibiotics, other medications normally given for DKA, labwork (often several times a day), an abdominal ultrasound, and chest X-Rays. The actual source of infection/inflammation was not found.<br />
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Local DCIN friends visited Sunny at least daily, and Sunny always looked and interacted better than her labwork would have suggested. True to her picky-eating ways, Sunny was not eating well at the hospital and the visiting DCIN friends had to coax her to eat by offering broth-based appetizers and kibble. <br />
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DCIN had Sunny discharged to a nearby foster home (not her regular foster home) after the seven days of hospitalization, where she continues to receive substantial supportive care, including SubQ fluids, oral antibiotics, insulin therapy, and an improved diet. She saw a local vet two days ago and some of her lab values have improved slightly and none have deteriorated.Unless her condition seems to go south, we will wait another month to have her values re-checked. <br />
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DCIN is holding a fundraiser for Sunny's very large hospital costs on YouCaring.com <b><a href="http://www.youcaring.com/nonprofits/sunshine-is-in-dka-and-acute-kidney-failure/247771">HERE</a></b>. <br />
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<b>April 2, 2014 -- </b>Sunshine is DCIN's Miss April 2014.<br />
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Sunshine has been in her current foster home for almost 15 months. She is insulin dependent and on Lantus insulin.<br />
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Sunny has a bright and open personality, though she is very shy at first (and may hide) and can take a long time to warm up or feel comfortable in a new environment. But once she does, she is a incredibly sweet and loving kitty! She loves to be picked up for hugs and will purr madly. She also tends to drool at these times, but a little dampness is worth the love. She makes adorable chirping noises once she's comfortable, and she also does a full body-flop across your hand. She'll ask for attention by raising her left paw. She likes to just be in the room with her person, too, and doesn't need a lot of hands-on attention.<br />
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Sunny likes to "bury" her leftover food with a blanket or towel, which can be messy with wet food. She also sometimes pees on towels, but it seems like that only happens if the towel is near the litter box. (This is a new development and is being addressed with pee pads.) Otherwise, she likes to lie on towels. She has a tendency toward ingrown toenails, but she also thinks she's being killed if you try to trim her nails. She doesn't like being restrained in any way, which makes pilling, testing, and so forth difficult. She also doesn't like having her skin tented for her shots, so he foster Mom pokes her in her hanging belly flap (from being spayed) while she eats (vet approval for this).<br />
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Sunshine likes to sit in sunny spots, both in windows and on the floor. She really likes to have soft things to lie on (blankets and towels), and she will kneed them and then move them around to fit her desires. Sunny often rearranges all the blankets in the room! She also likes a Thermokitty heated bed in cold weather.<br />
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Sunshine may prefer to be an only cat, but she tolerates other cats okay. Some hissing and growling at other cats, and she will smack anyone who tries to steal her food.<br />
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<b>December 25, 2013--</b>Sunshine is a 12 YO insulin-dependent diabetic that has been in foster care through a shelter in Virginia since January 2013. Sunshine and her kitty companion <a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2013/12/jibbit.html" target="_blank">Jibbit</a> ended up in foster care as a fortunate alternative to being destroyed. Their Mom died unexpectedly, and her kinsfolk were going to have the two cats killed. But the shelter stepped in and rescued them. DCIN took the cats off the shelter's census and made their foster home a DCIN foster home.<br />
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Our initial understanding was that Sunshine and her boy pal Jibbit had to adopted as a bonded pair. However, after almost a year living in a bedroom together, Sunshine and Jibbit are telling their foster Mom they don't need a placement together. (<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2013/01/gibbit-male-and-sunshine-female-lost.html" target="_blank">This is DCIN's previous blog page</a> on the pair.) <br />
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Sunshine seems to be a hard-core diabetic at 1U Lantus twice a day; her chances at going off the juice (into diabetic remission) seem slim. That may have been because her diabetes was for some time being treated with Glipizide, which unfortunately is known to destroy insulin-producing pancreatic tissue. She is on a canned food diet, and will sometimes eat raw. Sunny has had a urinary tract infection while with her foster Mom, but other than that and her diabetes, she has been a very healthy girl. Nothing untoward showed up in the comprehensive labwork that was done before she transferred to DCIN. <br />
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Sunshine is shy but seeks attention from her person. Although not a lap cat, Sunshine is sweet and affectionate and ready to purr and love all the time. Her foster Mom says this about Sunny's personality: "<i>Sunshine takes quite a while to warm up to a person (it took about 6 months with me, in stages), but once she does, she's all love. She does this adorable thing where she tips her head onto my hand, then does a full body-flop across it. She also likes to give hugs - she'll want me to pick her up, and then she just clings and purrs and rubs my cheek with her head. So sweet!</i>"Venitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05258079796889993844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7464270896711704774.post-40556659580754223792015-01-14T11:52:00.000-05:002015-01-14T11:59:37.235-05:00What Insulin Costs the Least?Quick. Which costs less? A 10ml vial of U40 ProZinc for $120 (current pricing with shipping from <a href="http://www.allivet.com/p-2738-prozinc-cat-insulin-10ml-vial.aspx?gclid=CKjqmYzsk8MCFW4F7AodihwAcg" target="_blank">Allivet</a>) or a 10ml vial of U100 Lantus for $270 (current pricing from my local US Walgreen’s Pharmacy, before any discount program or card)? <br />
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Yes, you are right that Lantus is the right answer. That is because looking only at the price per vial can be misleading because the same sizes of U40 and U100 insulin contain different volumes of insulin. A 10ml vial of U40 insulin contains 400 units. A 10ml vial of U100 insulin contains 1,000 units.<br />
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The U40 ProZinc for $120 costs $.30 a unit. The U100 Lantus costs $.27 a unit. And in my experience and observation, an insulin-dependent cat doesn’t use significantly more units of one type of insulin vs. another, so pricing based on the unit cost is a reasonable measure. <br />
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But there are ways to get Lantus much less expensively than full price at a retail pharmacy. See my earlier blog post at <a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2013/11/lantus.html">http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2013/11/lantus.html</a>. I have bought Lantus insulin in Solostar pens from Craigslist sellers twice in the past two weeks for $.033 a unit. $50 for a box of five pens, plus I had to have a local friend pick them up for me and I will have to have them mailed in the spring, which might cost another $20. That will bring the cost to $.046 a unit. <br />
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That’s even more below the $.30 a unit for ProZinc. <br />
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Yes, it can be scary to buy from a Craigslist seller. DCIN has document of dos and don’ts about dealing with a Craigslist seller at <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qTANyTw3SRZp9azAxSum2DAVyxZudMsj8dSovcRPFag/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qTANyTw3SRZp9azAxSum2DAVyxZudMsj8dSovcRPFag/edit?usp=sharing</a>. There have been times I have walked away from a Craigslist seller because it didn’t feel right. But many more times, I have (both in person and through friends) felt very comfortable with the person offering the insulin as s/he just lost her/his diabetic parent, sibling, or spouse. And sometimes these sellers turn out to be animal lovers and sell the insulin for less or even give it for free. I have even hugged Craislist sellers after we have exchanged cash for insulin.<br />
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If you still are uncomfortable with the thought of buying from Craigslist, you can buy from a reputable Canadian mail order pharmacy. At this time, many of them are selling a box of five Lantus pens delivered from the manufacturer’s plant in Turkey for $.09 a unit. <br />
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I can’t argue with the fact that the cheapest retail insulin is Relion N from Walmart at $25 for a U100 10ml vial. That’s $.025 a unit. But I can certainly take the position that many in the feline diabetes community will tell you that “N” is the worst possible insulin for a diabetic cat because of its short duration and its sharp drop in blood glucose levels. Caregivers that use “N” insulin usually have to give their cats shots three times a day, and then watch their baby take continuous roller coaster rides through their curves.<br />
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What I have said above for Lantus applies equally to Levemir. The US retail, Canadian mail-order, and Craigslist pricing for Lantus and Levemir are pretty much the same. I don’t focus on Levemir because many vets don’t know about it and therefore do not prescribe it. However, my Ennis did wonderfully on Levemir for over four years, and I know many diabetic cats that do the same. <br />
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But the biggest point to make on this post is that each cat is different and you need to find the insulin that works for your cat. But please don’t disregard Lantus or Levemir, which have a great track record when properly used of getting cats into regulation or remission, because you think it’s too expensive. Venitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05258079796889993844noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7464270896711704774.post-42177063317747618782013-04-13T11:47:00.001-04:002014-12-25T03:15:46.379-05:00Snowball - 8 years young in New Jersey <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<b>October 2014--</b>Update from Little Silver Animal Control. New behavior assessment! Snowball is OK with other cats. She actually is living with another cat in their cattery. She is OK with dogs too! Although they love her they would love even more for her to find a real home. ~JennF<br />
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<b>November 13, 2013--</b> DCIN received a donation today that will completely pay for Snowball's transport to her new home. Now we have to find that home. Snowball has been shuffled around so much, and a resident at the vet's office for seven months. Snowball really needs some TLC and her own home and heart. ~Venita<br />
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<b>November 4, 2013--</b>Snowball, "with her beautiful blue eyes," is still at Little Silver Animal Hospital. She is on 2u Lantus BID and eating Dry DM and regular wet food (she doesn't like DM wet). She is also on Prozac because she didn't like the other cats being around her and she inappropriately pees in her cage. The prozac has not really helped. She is no longer near other cats and still pees on her bedding or scratch post. She is kept in the kitchen all day and caged at night.<br />
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<b>April 13, 2013: </b>Snowball is a beautiful young lady who was surrendered to a shelter with her son due to owners moving and not being able to take the kitties with them. At that time there were no medical issues. <br />
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Adopted quickly, she was returned soon after due to a child's allergies. Again adopted and this time returned for litter box issues.<br />
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At the shelter she was at risk for euthanasia, a volunteer reached out to a local veterinarian and that clinic took her in. Now she needs a home of her own.<br />
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Snowball is a true lapcat, spayed, currently on Lantus 1.5 Units twice a day, eating canned and dry D/M and she is up to date on vaccines and FIV/FeLV negative.<br />
Jennifernoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7464270896711704774.post-28292027897409113342014-06-05T15:51:00.000-04:002014-12-19T03:52:45.579-05:00Financial Assistance Program<span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>Please see this post. <a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2014/06/scaling-back.html">http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2014/06/scaling-back.html</a> At this time DCIN is not accepting or considering applications for its Financial Assistance Program. ~Venita</b></span><br />
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DCIN provides diabetes-related financial assistance to shelters and rescues (and their foster homes) and low-income individuals caring for diabetic cats. The nature and amount of assistance depends on the caregivers' needs and Diabetic Cats in Need's resources. To apply for the program, you must email the requested information to Venita@dcin.info. Individual caregivers are usually brought into the program on a probationary basis. DCIN may adjust assistance levels at any time. <b>Non-compliance with program requirements will result in a caregiver's termination from the program.</b> <br />
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<i>See also <a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/p/feline-diabetes-links.html">this page</a> for links to other financial assistance sites.</i><br />
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To qualify for financial assistance, a home-based caregiver must be willing to appropriately treat the cat's diabetes. <i>Appropriate treatment</i> includes:<br />
<ul>
<li> Blood glucose hometesting--preshots (before <i>every</i> insulin shot), frequent mid-cycle spot checks, and occasional full cycle curves--and, if Internet access is available, public posting of those blood glucose readings.</li>
<li>Low-carbohydrate wet or raw food--unless other medical conditions require a different diet.</li>
<li>Insulin injections.</li>
<li>Veterinary attention to infections or other situations that cause physical stress.</li>
<li>If Internet access is available, active participation on the <a href="http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/index.php">Feline Diabetes Message Board</a> or the Forums on <a href="http://diabeticcathelp.com/" target="_blank">Diabetic Cat Help</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="http://diabeticcatcare.com/">Diabetic Cat Care</a>.</li>
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The five bullets above are DCIN's primary requirements for its Financial Assistance Program. If you are not willing to comply with those requirements, you and the Financial Assistance Program will not be a good fit and you should not apply. Your application should discuss whether you are willing to comply with those requirements, and include your user name if you are registered for one of the Internet groups for diabetic cat caregivers.<br />
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DCIN's Financial Assistance Program does not finance past costs, and it usually does not cover veterinary costs. It especially does not pay veterinary costs for glucose curves (which caregivers usually can perform at home) or fructosamine tests except in unusual situations. It does not pay for a cat's food or litter. The costs it normally covers are for insulin (which must be prescribed by a veterinarian) and hometesting equipment. And depending on a client's financial situation, DCIN may only cover a portion of those costs and may ask a client to reimburse part or all of the postage for shipping supplies. &nbsp; <br />
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All caregivers requesting financial assistance must provide complete contact information and appropriate information about why there is a financial need. <i>Appropriate information about financial need</i> usually starts with a budget of income and expenses for the household in which the cat lives, which require information for all persons living in the residence, not just the individual applying for assistance. (DCIN may have follow-up questions.) DCIN does not require significant detail; it is trying to get a general idea of need to determine how to best place its limited resources. The caregiver also must explain her/his attempts to obtain financial assistance for treatment costs elsewhere, with the results. (<b>**</b>See <i>Coordination with Other Charity Groups </i>below.)<br />
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In addition, a 501(c)(3) organization must provide evidence of its tax-exempt status and a copy of its latest annual filing with the Internal Revenue Service (Form 990 series). A municipal shelter/animal control facility must provide a copy of its appropriated budget for the current fiscal year.<br />
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For the application, DCIN also needs:<br />
<ul>
<li>Complete contact information for the cat's diagnosing or treating veterinarian if requesting assistance with vetting or insulin costs. We also need a copy of a current (written within the last year) script for insulin.</li>
<li>Complete applicant contact information, including street address, phone number(s), email address, and Facebook site URL. </li>
<li>A statement of the cat's condition--including how it was diagnosed with diabetes, any other known or suspected acute or chronic conditions, and all current treatment protocols for diabetes and other medical and behavioral conditions. This statement should include a copy of the results of your cat's most recent blood work, urinalysis, and other lab or imaging procedures done within the past six months, a copy of your cat's insulin prescription, and your cat's vaccination and FIV/FeLV status.</li>
<li>The name of the Internet caregiver group you have chosen and your user name.</li>
<li>The type of insulin your cat has been prescribed and what hometesting system, if any, you are using.&nbsp; </li>
<li>A current full body and facial picture of your diabetic cat.</li>
<li>The number and species of other animals in your care. Please indicate if any of those other animals have special needs.</li>
<li>The number of persons living full- or part-time in the residence and their relationship to the individual applying for assistance. </li>
<li>Your agreement that DCIN can post the nature of its assistance for your cat on its blog, Yahoo group, Facebook page, and other Internet sites used for DCIN fundraising. If an individual caregiver (not a rescue/shelter) is uneasy about this requirement, DCIN can keep the real names and location of the caregiver and cat confidential by the use of pseudonyms.</li>
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Please email the requested information to <b>Venita@DCIN.info</b>. <br />
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<b>** Coordination with Other Charity Groups</b><br />
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Assistance from other charitable groups does not preclude assistance from DCIN. However, such assistance may affect the nature and amount of assistance that DCIN provides.<br />
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All applicants seeking DCIN assistance must disclose all assistance they are requesting or receiving for their cat from any national, regional, or local charitable organizations, such as <a href="http://imom.org/">IMOM</a> or the FDMB's <a href="http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=9&amp;t=36152">Lantus Land Emergency Fund (LLEF)</a>. Applicants and recipients also must disclose all such assistance received for the cat in the past year. Those receiving DCIN assistance must disclose to DCIN information about assistance sought or received from other charitable groups while receiving DCIN assistance.<br />
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Should a cat, in our opinion, appear to be a "Lantus ISG kitty," DCIN requires a guardian to apply for LLEF assistance before DCIN will become involved. This includes needs that appear not to be "emergency treatment," such as insulin and diabetic supplies, given that LLEF's assistance may include such items. The guardian will need to submit LLEF's notice of assistance or denial to DCIN before DCIN will consider assistance. This requirement applies both retroactively and prospectively, except for cats fostered or adopted through DCIN.Venitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05258079796889993844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7464270896711704774.post-3076631214791544032014-06-05T09:49:00.000-04:002014-12-19T03:40:22.726-05:00DCIN is Scaling Back<br />
<b>June 5, 2014--</b><br />
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Sadly, Diabetic Cats has to significantly scale back its activities. As of today, DCIN will no longer:<br />
<ul>
<li>Accept or consider applications for its Financial Assistance Program (FAP) or its Shelter Program.</li>
<li>Support the needs of most existing FAP or Shelter Program clients
once our stock of insulin, testing equipment, and syringes is depleted.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Coordinate or finance the transport of unwanted diabetic cats to new homes except on a very limited basis.</li>
<li>Fundraise, except on a very limited basis.&nbsp; </li>
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DCIN will continue to financially support:<br />
<ul>
<li>And try to place our three adoptable foster cats into permanent homes. (As of 7/16/14, DCIN only has one adoptable cat, <a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2013/12/sunshine-in-va.html" target="_blank">Sunshine</a>. The others have been adopted by their foster families.)</li>
<li>Our two permanent/unadoptable foster cats. (As of 7/16/14, there is only one permanent foster cats because <a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2013/12/jibbit.html" target="_blank">Jibbit</a> died 7/12/14.)</li>
<li>Adopted DCIN cats for which we made certain long-term commitments, until we can no longer afford to do so.</li>
<li>The needs of our most dire existing FAP clients.&nbsp; </li>
</ul>
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DCIN will continue its primary Facebook page to allow
people to post diabetic cats needing rehoming and supplies available
for donation. We will "freeze" our separate DCIN Shelter Program Facebook page and post the shelter courtesy posts on our main Facebook page.<br />
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I will
keep DCIN's state-based non-profit registration and its IRS non-profit
501c3 designation active should a group of experienced people wish to
step forward to resume full-scale DCIN operations. Or there may come a
time, perhaps in a year, when I get things caught up enough that, with
committed Team members, I can bring DCIN back to where it has been.<br />
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I
will advise those who make monthly donations to DCIN through Paypal to
consider canceling them. I hope that our friends will continue to
support <a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/01/amazon.html" target="_blank">DCIN's Amazon Associate programs</a>, which brings DCIN about $300/month and will allow us to help maintain minimal operations. If
DCIN's available funds or continued donations are unable to finance its
irrevocable operational costs, I will pay them personally.(As of 7/16/14, all sponsors have been contacted and only a few have cancelled their subscriptions.) <br />
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WHY, I am sure you are asking, is DCIN scaling back?? This is not a money thing. Our donors are extremely generous. <span class="yiv7613261450" id="yiv7613261450yui_3_16_0_6_1401963134988_24">
It's a time and quality of life
thing for me. DCIN has lost one managerial Team member and will soon lose
another, and I am not capable of managing the workload their absences
leave. DCIN's ongoing Team members have asked to take on more
responsibility, but I have never had the time to develop an appropriate
training process. Same thing with those who have recently volunteered to
join the Team. Advising on the financial needs of a cat with diabetes
takes feline diabetes experience. It also takes a knowledge of DCIN's
processes and budget, and it is solely my fault that I have not been
able to appropriately communicate the processes and budget to the DCIN
Team.</span><br />
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I sincerely thank the current and past
DCIN Team members for their tremendous efforts for DCIN's mission. I
wish I could have had the process better organized so that their jobs
would have been more clear and easy. Every single person that has
volunteered with DCIN over the years has a heart of gold and I owe each
and every one of them more thanks than I could ever express.<br />
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I
also sincerely thank all those who have supported DCIN through the
years in myriad ways, including donating money and supplies, fostering
and adopting unwanted diabetic cats, sharing and commenting on our
Facebook posts, or just praying or sending best wishes for our efforts.
You and your knowledge of and care for the extra-sweet kitties will keep
the movement alive.<br />
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Please remember. Feline diabetes is
not a death sentence, and all cats that are diagnosed diabetic deserve
appropriate care and loving caregivers, and many many of them will live
long and happy lives, even if they do not go into remission, which most
will with appropriate diet, insulin, and hometesting. <br />
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~Venita, Founder and Director, Diabetic Cats in Need<br />
Venita@DCIN.info Venitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05258079796889993844noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7464270896711704774.post-20381127654320107142013-11-02T06:47:00.005-04:002014-12-02T02:10:36.559-05:00How do I get Lantus Insulin Less Expensively?<b>November 2, 2013--</b><br />
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</b> <b>How do I get Lantus Insulin Less Expensively?</b><br />
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DCIN receives this question a few times a week from US caregivers of diabetic cats. I am often amazed by the question because of the “good” insulins for diabetic cats, Lantus can be the least expensive per unit. The problem often lies in knowing how to find the insulin inexpensively. (The hints I give also apply to Levemir, another human insulin often used by diabetic cats.)<br />
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Your vet gave you a prescription that probably read “U100 Glargine/Lantus 10ml vial.”<br />
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<li>Lantus is the brand name for the generic insulin Glargine. Lantus is an insulin for humans and is only available from a human pharmacy (although some vets do hold some in stock). The company Sanofi makes Lantus, and no other companies currently make a generic Glargine because Sanofi still has an international patent on the insulin. That may change in 2014, and by then Sanofi may have developed a “second-generation” Lantus that is patent protected.</li>
<li>Lantus is a U100 insulin, which describes the concentration of the insulin in the liquid suspension. </li>
<li>A 10ml vial is the insulin’s containment device. It is a small glass bottle with a rubber stopper at the end that you pierce with a syringe.</li>
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At a US retail pharmacy, a 10ml vial of Lantus can cost about $180 to $200. WOWZA! That does seem cause for sticker shock. A 10ml vial of U100 insulin holds 1000 units of insulin. At $200/vial, that is a price of $.20/unit. If your cat gets 2 units of insulin twice a day, that is $.80/day for its insulin (if you could completely use a vial of Lantus insulin). It would cost less each day to give your cat its life-saving medicine that to buy a soda from a vending machine.<br />
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However, the problem with buying Lantus in a 10ml vial is that, properly handled, Lantus (once opened) is usually only effective for 2-3 months and cats on a normally low dose of insulin don’t use 1000 units of insulin in 3 months. Some people say they get up to six months effectiveness from opened Lantus. Good for them! Some people (and some vets and pharmacists) say the opened insulin only lasts 28 days. That is because of information that comes with the insulin saying that it should be discarded after 28 days. The reason for the 28-day rule is that when Sanofi applied to the US Food and Drug Administration for Lantus approval as a human insulin, it only applied for 28 days of effectiveness. Sanofi isn’t allowed under US law to tell you that if you handle the insulin properly, it will be effective much longer.<br />
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A cat on 2 units of Lantus twice/day uses less than 400 units in 3 months. That means that you would throw away more than half of each 10ml vial of insulin because it went “flat” before it could be entirely used. A solution to that is the Lantus Solostar pens. The pen is a 3ml insulin delivery device that holds only 300 units of Lantus. A cat on 2 units twice/day would completely use a pen before the end of the three-month “effectiveness” period. Most US pharmacies only sell the Lantus pens in boxes of five, which is 15ml (or 1500 units) of insulin. The cost for a box of five Lantus pens is usually about $225-$240. That makes the insulin cost about $.16/unit. Because of the smaller delivery device, you can use more of the insulin before it goes “flat.” There is less to throw away. <br />
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Some vets will tell you that you can’t use the Lantus pen because you have to use the pen needle. WRONG. This video shows you how to draw insulin with a syringe from both a vial and a pen. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4KtK_skpmQ&amp;sns=em">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4KtK_skpmQ&amp;sns=em</a>.<br />
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Some people can’t afford an entire box of Lantus pens at one time, especially at the beginning when they have just spent hundred of dollars getting their cats diagnosed. We have heard that some pharmacies, such as those at Walmart, Target, Sam’s Club, and Costco, will split a box and sell a single pen. (You don’t need to be a member at Sam’s Club or Costco to use those pharmacies). You also can often find someone on one of the Internet message boards for diabetic cat caregivers to split a box with you. <br />
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</b></i> <i><b>Other Ways to Reduce Lantus Costs</b></i><br />
<ul>
<li>We have been told that one can use the Lantus Savings Card when filling a script for a diabetic cat. When you sign up for the card, we have been told you need to indicate that the beneficiary (the cat) is over 18 years old. The Internet site for the savings card is at <a href="http://www.lantus.com/sign-up/offers.aspx">http://www.lantus.com/sign-up/offers.aspx</a>.</li>
<li>You can buy Lantus pens or vials from a Canadian mail order pharmacy. The current price, including shipping, is about $135 (which is about $.09/unit). It can take 4-6 weeks for the insulin to get to you, so you need to plan ahead. The insulin is shipped from the manufacturing facility in Turkey, so don’t freak out when you see unfamiliar looking boxes with labeling in a foreign language. The insulin is shipped in weather-resistant containers, but it is still best (because of the long shipping time) not to order insulin when the weather in the Northern hemisphere is severely hot or cold. Some Canadian mail-order pharmacies do not list the Lantus pens on their on-line sites even though they sell them, so a phone call might be in order. (Canadian mail order pharmacies that we have seen people buy insulin from are RXCanada4Less at <a href="http://www.rxcanada4less.com/search.php">http://www.rxcanada4less.com/search.php</a> and 77 Canada Pharmacy at <a href="http://www.77canadapharmacy.com/">http://www.77canadapharmacy.com/</a>. A brick-and-mortar Canadian pharmacy we have heard that someone orders from is Marks Marine Pharmacy at <a href="http://www.canshipinsulin.com/">www.canshipinsulin.com</a>.)</li>
<li>You can look for Lantus on Craigslist. CL does not allow the sale of prescription drugs, but for some reason some states’ CLs allow the listing of insulin for sale. DCIN often finds insulin for sale on the CL sites in Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Texas. DCIN has a document about buying insulin from CL sellers at <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qTANyTw3SRZp9azAxSum2DAVyxZudMsj8dSovcRPFag/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qTANyTw3SRZp9azAxSum2DAVyxZudMsj8dSovcRPFag/edit?usp=sharing</a>. When DCIN buys Lantus from a CL seller, we try not to pay more than $50/box (which is about $.03/unit).</li>
<li>You may have other “free” or “cheap” Internet sites (such as FreeCycle) in your area on which people will list insulin or on which you can post for insulin. You may need to send a message to the site administrators asking them if it is OK that you seek insulin for a diabetic cat on the site. I have gotten special dispensation for making such posts because the insulin was for a cat. </li>
<li>You can seek out friends or family who use Lantus or have friends who use Lantus who may have extra pens that they may occasionally share with a diabetic cat. When my Ennis was insulin dependent, I had a friend who was on the same insulin. Because of my friend’s dosage, she would often leave 10-20 units unused in a pen. Each month, she would give me five to six “leftover” pens, and that would satisfy Ennis’s insulin needs for the month. </li>
<li>You can watch the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DiabeticCatsInNeed" target="_blank">DCIN Facebook site</a> for offers of Lantus. Often people who have a cat no longer needing insulin (diabetic remission or death) will post trying to find a new home for the insulin.</li>
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~Venita <br />
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<b>November 5, 2014--</b>Two days ago, Den saw his local vet and then admitted to to an emergency facility for Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Despite Den being in pretty bad shape upon admittance, the ER only kept him for 24 hours, treating him the standard of care for DKA. Thankfully, Den never stopped eating. He came home with pain meds and an anti-emetic. DCIN established a fundraiser for the $1700+ it spent at <a href="http://www.youcaring.com/nonprofits/den-is-in-dka/257247">http://www.youcaring.com/nonprofits/den-is-in-dka/257247</a>.<br />
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<b>March 16, 2013--</b>Den had his semi-annual bloodwork recently, this time a fructosamine. The results indicate no need for a change in his current treatment plan. His Dad says Den is feeling really good these days, very active and playful. ~V<br />
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<b>August 22, 2012--</b>Den went to the vet yesterday for a chem 10 bloodwork panel. And the results? All 10 values were in the normal range. George and DCIN are especially pleased that Den's liver values, which previously were significantly out of range, are back to normal. YEAH!! <br />
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We don't know yet whether Den will have to return for repeat bloodwork in 8 weeks (as was previously the plan), but we are still looking for donations for Den's care. (The donations to date didn't cover the cost of yesterday's bloodwork.) ~Venita<br />
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<b>August 16, 2012--</b>Den is a beautiful black boy who owns his Dad George. He was diagnosed diabetic in April and lost more than half of his body weight. <br />
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George can't hometest Den's blood glucose levels, and DCIN is working with him on alternatives. We want to get Den to the vet for some bloodwork. But we have that constant problem--money.<br />
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If you can, please donate a bit to help us with Den. He will be getting bloodwork soon, and again in 8 weeks. <br />
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Happy Thanksgiving says Pilgrim Jack. He wants to give a calendar gift to DCIN and ten of its friends. For this second printing calendar order, Jack has meowed his Sue-Mom into something special. If you choose to buy a calendar with a special-edition fall-themed Pilgrim Jack cover, Sue-Mom will pay $5 toward your calendar and add another $5 as a donation to DCIN.<br />
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That means that your calendar (with a US shipping address) would cost you only $18 and DCIN would benefit from an additional donation. All the inside pages of the calendar will be the same; only the cover will change. One discount per person, please, and this will only apply to the first ten orders for the Pilgrim Jack cover. Of course, if you miss out on the donation discount but still want the Pilgrim Jack cover, you can specify that when you place your order. ~Venita<br />
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<b>November 18, 2014--</b>Because of the rave reviews from many who received their 2015 DCIN Extra-Sweet Kitties Calendars, we have decided to reopen ordering for up to 50 calendars through November 30, 2014. See the instructions under the September 23 entry below for ordering calendars. Please also note the slight price increase. I wasn't aware when I budgeted the project that I would have to pay for shipping from Shutterfly to me. Following are some photos of the calendar.<br />
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<b>November 2, 2014--UPDATE.</b>To get the best bulk price on the DCIN 2015 Calendars, I have to order eleven more calendars than I currently have individual orders for. If you want a calendar, these eleven are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The instructions for ordering a calendar (or more than one) are below. Thanks!! ~Venita<br />
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</b> <b>September 23, 2014 -- </b>For the past month, DCIN has been holding a calendar contest for extra-sweet kitties at <a href="http://www.gogophotocontest.com/diabeticcatsinneed">http://www.gogophotocontest.com/diabeticcatsinneed</a>. That contest ends at Midnight Eastern time on <b>September 29, 2014</b>. If you have a current or former diabetic kitty you want to have in the calendar, please go to the above link.<br />
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This is the first year that DCIN will put out a calendar. Depending on how many cats' photos are submitted for the calendar, and how many sponsors we might have, this is how a page of the calendar might look.<br />
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Many thanks to Hillary Maui for designing this sample page, and to Hillary and her editorial team of Caryl and Larry for their plans to create the calendar.<br />
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DCIN is now accepting orders for its 2015 calendars. The prices below include mailing costs. Payment should be sent to DCIN through Paypal using the address calendar@dcin.info. Please use the "pay friends/family" option to avoid Paypal fees and if you finance with a credit card please pay the credit card fee. Those steps will ensure that DCIN will receive the full amount for the calendar(s) it sends you. <b>Include your address in the "email to recipient" section on the 2nd Paypal screen.</b><br />
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If you do not use Paypal, please email calendar@dcin.info with your intent to pay by check, with the number of calendars and your mailing address, and we will respond with a mailing address to which to send your check.<br />
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<li>US mailings -- <strike>$22 per calendar</strike> <b>November orders $23 per calendar</b></li>
<li>Canadian mailings -- <strike>$27 per calendar</strike> <b>November orders $28 per calendar</b></li>
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The higher costs for Canada and other international locations are because of the higher mailing costs to those places.<br />
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DCIN is accepting orders for its 8.5" by 11" twelve-month wall calendar through <b>November 1, 2014</b>. We want to get the calendars received, shipped, and delivered before the US Thanksgiving holiday on November 28, in case you are gifting calendars to friends/family. It may take longer for international locations.<br />
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Thank you all so much for supporting DCIN's 2015 Extra-Sweet Kitties Calendar. We hope to make this an annual fundraising option. We can't say we will because we need to see how this year goes, but so far, it's looking pretty positive for this to be an ongoing fundraiser that will eliminate the need for our December beg-a-thon.<br />
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~VenitaVenitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05258079796889993844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7464270896711704774.post-76790575941409733842012-10-24T18:36:00.003-04:002014-11-18T01:03:25.365-05:00HART of Maine - Denny<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hPfuh_6JHZ8/UIhtG7HnVjI/AAAAAAAAAss/hbC26YDhSAI/s1600/Denny_001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hPfuh_6JHZ8/UIhtG7HnVjI/AAAAAAAAAss/hbC26YDhSAI/s320/Denny_001.jpg" height="320" width="266" /></a><strong>November 15, 2014</strong>&nbsp; DCIN learned that Denny was returned to HART in April for inappropriate urination, so he is still looking for that perfect home. There has been NO incidence of this in the shelter since his return. He is still off insulin and diet controlled!&nbsp; ~Lisa<br />
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<b>November 14, 2013--</b>Denny, another one of HART's OTJ kitties, is also on a diet of canned grain free Wellness. He has also been diagnosed this year with hyperthyroidism. He is currently on methimazole twice a day, but he is a very easy kitty to treat. Despite the fact that he is a senior, he also loves to play. Denny would do great as an only cat or with a laid-back kitty. Please consider adopting Denny into your home. He's an oldie but a goodie! Transport may be available.<br />
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<b>2/13/13--</b>Denny playing with two of his diabetic kitty friends in the diabetic room at HART of ME.<br />
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</b></b> Denny is a handsome, all black, short-haired kitty, who is about 12 years old. He is actually very playful and active, so he really doesn't seem like an older kitty. Denny arrived at the shelter on December 8, 2011 and came to us because his owner passed away. Denny is a very sweet, quiet kitty and he enjoys being brushed. He enjoys one-on-one attention and likes interacting with volunteers who play with him using feathers on a wand. (Its one of his favorites).<br />
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Denny doesn't seem to mind the other kitties in the room but he is ok with them keeping their distance as well. It was reported to us that Denny is good with dogs and older children. Denny is currently not on insulin and is considered a diet-controlled diabetic. He is on a regulated diet because he has had elevated blood glucose if fed a low quality diet. His glucose should be continued to be monitored to ensure that he remains in remission. Denny is on a diet of Classic Style Fancy Feast and Taste of the Wild Grain Free Dry. Ideally, he should be on a canned food only diet. At the shelter, all of the kitties have access to dry due to <a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/10/hart-of-maine-angus.html">Angus</a> and <a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/10/hart-of-maine-tam.html">Tam</a>'s preference for dry food. However, in a home, with one-on-one attention to his eating habits, Denny can probably be converted to a canned food only diet.<br />
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Denny was recently diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and has been started on 2.5mg of methimazole. He accepts this medication via a crushed tablet in a syringe with either water or canned food “juice”. He is periodically home-tested to check his glucose levels but he doesn't care for this. Due to his age, he should be seen by a vet twice a year, so if an adopter is not comfortable with hometesting, the vet can check his glucose during his wellness checks.<br />
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Please contact the shelter with any questions you may have about Denny, we'd love to hear from you! To contact HART, here is the link to our website: <a href="http://www.hartofme.com/">http://www.hartofme.com/</a>. For a blank adoption application, click on this link: <a href="http://www.hartofme.com/documents/HARTadoptionapplication.pdf">http://www.hartofme.com/documents/HARTadoptionapplication.pdf.</a>Jennifernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7464270896711704774.post-1601040006577264772013-11-20T10:25:00.001-05:002014-11-18T01:02:02.798-05:00HART of Maine - Jackie<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong>November 13, 2014-</strong> Jackie is now on just one quarter unit of insulin twice a day (BID)! ~Lisa<br />
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<b>January 10, 2014--</b>Jackie, HART's happy-go-lucky, Meezer girl, is doing very well and is on 1 unit Lantus BID right now. Her appetite is good and she is just such a good natured kitty! Nothing seems to really ruffle her fur! She has gotten along with her roommates since the first day. She really would be an ideal kitty in almost any household. <br />
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<b>November 20, 2013-- </b>This stunning little lady is a courtesy post for a diabetic friendly shelter group in Cumberland, Maine.<br />
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She was eating M/D wet and dry food and was previously on ProZinc insulin, but at HART we feed our diabetics Grain Free, so we changed her to Wellness Grain Free and switched her to Lantus insulin so she can be switched to our protocols. She wasn't too sure how she felt about all these new changes and we had to convince her that the food was for her own good. <br />
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She has been non-confrontational with ALL of the other kitties right from the start. We believe she would do FABULOUS in any multi cat household. She hasn't bonded with any of the other kitties but is figuring out who are the friendlier ones that she can associate with. Nor has she shown interest in any toys yet, but will watch several other residents go nuts chasing the elusive red dot. I think it might be "below her station" to chase toys! She is Princess Jackie after all!<br />
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<b>March 11, 2014--</b>Shark, an 11 year old grey and white boy, swam up to Maine not too long ago from Maryland and is in search of a new home. This extra sweet boy was actually living in Maryland and not being treated for his diabetes. A kind neighbor took him in and started him on Lantus (with the permission of his former owners, of course), and turned to the internet in the hopes of finding safety for this boy.<br />
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This nice lady learned of HART (Homeless Animal Rescue Team) and contacted them to see if there was any room at the inn for Shark. HART said yes and then his foster mama actually drove him all the way to Maine to make sure he was safe! Now that is a Good Samaritan!<br />
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Wouldn't it be great for Shark to find a new home after so many folks have gone even more than an extra mile to make sure this wonderful kitty got a second chance?<br />
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He is a very laid back boy and hardly needed even an hour in a show cage before he was out mingling with other kitties in the HART diet controlled room! He eats canned Wellness grain-free only. He is currently getting 1.5 units of Lantus insulin BID. <br />
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Jennifer F Alvareznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7464270896711704774.post-80922913574253536962012-05-24T05:20:00.001-04:002014-11-16T04:37:05.268-05:00Fly Free, Miss Kitty!!<b>November 16, 2014--</b>After two years and five months loving and being loved in her new home, Miss Kitty was stolen from her adoring forever Mom's arms by kidney failure. Miss Kitty claimed a very special place in her Mom's heart and will be sorely missed. Angelwings and land softly, Miss Kitty. <br />
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<b>June 21, 2012--</b>On Saturday, June 23, Miss Kitty will be flying to her new home in the South. We still need to have her re-tested for FIV, but we have found an FD/FIV friendly home for her. <br />
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What we have discovered just recently, after several vet visits and some sleuthing by Carolyn, Oscar's new Mom, is that Miss Kitty has been in pain from a broken tooth. Now that she is on Tramadol, her attitude, energy level, and appetite have greatly improved. DCIN will be helping Miss Kitty get her teeth fixed once she gets to her new home.<br />
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<b>June 12, 2012--</b>Miss Kitty has been fostering with Jennifer for a couple of weeks and the two have built a trusting and loving relationship. Jennifer has done a great job of testing Miss Kitty's blood glucose levels and she has only occasionally needed insulin. Miss Kitty has seen the vet and been treated for a urinary tract infection.<br />
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Because of the rush to save Miss Kitty's life, it slipped through the cracks that DCIN had to get an FIV/FeLV combo test done on Miss Kitty. Jennifer took her to the vet yesterday and the FIV results were a weak positive. For the time being we are classifying Miss Kitty as FIV+, although the vet has recommended follow-up testing in six weeks and then six months. It also turns out that Miss Kitty has a spot of something on her ear that might be ringworm.<br />
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<b>May 24, 2012</b>--Miss Kitty is terrified. Her people dropped her off at the Prince William County VA shelter, and the shelter's plan was to kill her. Why? Whydoyathink? She's an insulin-dependent diabetic.<br />
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A good person from <a href="http://www.fancycats.org/" target="_blank">Fancy Cats Rescue Team</a> was doing a shelter walk-through, looking for cats in need. She saw Miss Kitty being taken "into the back." Lucky Miss Kitty. She may have been in the wrong place, but it was the best time to be where she was.<br />
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DCIN almost immediately found a nearby foster home--<a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2012/05/buddy_08.html">Buddy</a>'s new Mom Jennifer stepped up to help. Within a few days, Miss Kitty will cruise down I-95 and take a sharp left turn at Richmond, getting close but not quite to the Beach area. There she will stay in quarantine for awhile, making sure she didn't pick up any shelter bugs and getting accustomed to her foster Mom and Dad and hometesting before she gets to meet her foster brother.<br />
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Miss Kitty may take some time to decompress. We will get her to a vet for a script for Lantus, which she will start once she gets to foster care.<br />
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We would like to find Miss Kitty a home quickly. She needs sanity, comfort, and permanency restored to her life. Think about it. She's really sick and then she is thrown away. Do you have a spot in your heart and home? Contact Miss Kitty's case manager at Venita@dcin,info.<br />
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We are asking for donations for Miss Kitty for vetting and transport. (Chip-in widget removed.)<br />
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<br />Venitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05258079796889993844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7464270896711704774.post-61416001972995331772013-12-31T06:21:00.000-05:002014-10-23T08:01:36.747-04:00Don’t Be Afraid to Adopt an FIV-Positive CatDCIN thanks JaneA Kelley--its friend, a diabetic cat caregiver (Hi Bella!), and author at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pawsandeffect" target="_blank">Paws and Effect</a> and <a href="http://www.catster.com/" target="_blank">Catster</a>--for this concise and informative article about the <b>feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV)</b>.<br />
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On occasion, shelters, rescues, and individuals try to place diabetic cats that also are FIV-positive. Hopefully this article will help you to start thinking about why adopting an FIV-positive cat is not a reason to avoid the adoption. ~Venita<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>By JaneA Kelley </b></span></div>
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The disease is not a death sentence, and with good care, FIV-positive cats can live long, healthy lives.<br />
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See his blog page <a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2013/07/boo-fiv-diabetic-at-risk-in-ottawa-il.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</b></span></td></tr>
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The cat world is rife with rumors and misinformation about the feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV). Some of these rumors are even spread by veterinary professionals and shelter staff. This old thinking has left many wonderful cats to languish in shelters – and even to be euthanized. But FIV is not an easily transmitted disease and FIV-positive cats can and do live with FIV-negative cats. Here are the facts about the virus.<br />
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The feline immunodeficiency virus is a retrovirus like the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Like HIV, FIV kills infection-fighting T-cells and weakens the immune system. This causes FIV-positive cats to be more likely to develop illnesses like respiratory infections, <b>and </b>dental disease and abscesses. However, an infected cat can live a good, long and healthy life with proper care and treatment.<br />
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<b>FIV isn’t Spread Through Casual Contact</b><br />
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Cats get infected with FIV through deep bite wounds, which is why un-neutered male cats are most likely to contract the virus while fighting for mating or territorial rights. Snuggling, mutual grooming, sharing food bowls, and even sneezing won’t spread the virus between cats.<br />
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According to the Cornell School of Veterinary Medicine, “Casual, non-aggressive contact does not appear to be an efficient route of spreading FIV; as a result, cats in households with stable social structures where housemates do not fight are at little risk for acquiring FIV infections.”<br />
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When an FIV-positive mother cat gives birth, the young ones do inherit the antibodies (the cells that fight off the disease) but usually not the virus itself. Because the standard snap test looks for antibodies to the virus, the kittens may test positive even though they aren’t infected. Any young kittens that test positive for FIV should be retested when they’re over 6 months old.<br />
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Any cat that receives the FIV vaccine will test positive for FIV antibodies. The “snap test” performed at shelters and vets’ offices and the more complex PCR test can’t currently distinguish between antibodies produced by the vaccine and antibodies produced by the virus. This is one reason why the American Association of Feline Practitioners considers the FIV vaccine non-core and states that it should only be administered to the highest-risk cats.<br />
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Any cats vaccinated against FIV should be permanently identified with a microchip, tattoo, or collar tag because cats that test positive for the disease are often put to death immediately if they find themselves in shelters.<br />
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<b>FIV Should not be a Death Sentence</b><br />
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Although FIV is a progressive disease and there is currently no cure, illnesses that result from an FIV-positive cat’s compromised immune system can be treated symptomatically. With regular veterinary care and a high-quality diet, FIV-positive cats can live just as long as their FIV-negative peers.<br />
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Although FIV-positive cats are typically isolated from FIV-negative cats in shelter environments, FIV-positive cats can live quite happily with uninfected cats. There is little to no risk of transmission as long as the cats are properly introduced and don’t fight with other cats.<br />
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What it all comes down to is, there’s no need to fear FIV. If you adopt an FIV-positive cat, you will have to take extra care in introducing that cat to your current residents and you will need to be vigilant about veterinary care and preventive procedures like dental cleanings. Other than that, though, an FIV-positive cat is no different from any other cat, and they’d love to be able to enjoy a forever home too.<br />
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<b>Sources</b><br />
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1. Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine fact sheet on FIV: <a href="http://www.vet.cornell.edu/FHC/health_resources/brochure_fiv.cfm">www.vet.cornell.edu/FHC/health_resources/brochure_fiv.cfm</a><br />
2. Sheltermedicine.org information sheet on FIV: <a href="http://www.sheltermedicine.com/node/42">http://www.sheltermedicine.com/node/42</a><br />
3. American Association of Feline Practitioners fact sheet on FIV: <a href="http://www.catvets.com/cat-owners/disease-and-conditions/fiv">http://www.catvets.com/cat-owners/disease-and-conditions/fiv</a> <br />
4. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery (2013), American Association of Feline Practitioners 2013 Vaccination Guidelines (<a href="http://jfm.sagepub.com/content/15/9/785.full.pdf+html">http://jfm.sagepub.com/content/15/9/785.full.pdf+html</a>) and supplemental fact sheet on FIV documenting the risk of vaccination against the disease (<a href="http://jfm.sagepub.com/content/suppl/2013/08/14/15.9.785.DC1/6_Fact_sheet_6.pdf">http://jfm.sagepub.com/content/suppl/2013/08/14/15.9.785.DC1/6_Fact_sheet_6.pdf</a>)<br />
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<b>Later References</b><br />
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1. Winn Feline Foundation, <a href="http://www.winnfelinefoundation.org/education/cat-health-news-blog/details/cat-health-news-from-the-winn-feline-foundation/2014/10/21/adopting-fiv-positive-cats?utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+CatHealthNewsFromTheWinnFelineFoundation+%28Cat+Health+News+from+the+Winn+Feline+Foundation%29" target="_blank">Adopting FIV Positive Cats</a>, Ocober 21, 2014. Citing results from <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24698667">Litster A.&nbsp;
Transmission of feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) among cohabiting
cats in two cat rescue shelters. The Veterinary Journal 2014;201:184-8.</a><br />
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<b>October 8, 2014 -- </b>After 22 months in her DCIN foster/adoptive home, accepting only petting, brushing, and brief snuggles from her new Mom, Josie has now decided that, yes, she would like to be a lap cat (thank you very much). ~Venita<br />
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<b>June 10, 2013--</b>Josaphine has gotten her furever home and didn't have to pack her bags. Her foster Mom has said YES YES YES to this sweet (but not extra-sweet) girl. Thank you so much, Mom (and your other kitties), for working so hard with Jospahine the past six months. Welcome home, Jo!!<br />
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DCIN is spending $500 to make sure that Josaphine is all ready for her new home. We would like our friends to please help us by donating at <a href="http://www.youcaring.com/nonprofits/getting-jo-ready-for-her-furever-home/65276">this YouCaring fundraiser</a>. Thanks!<br />
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<b>December 21, 2012--</b>We are so happy to announce that Josaphine has been moved into a DCIN foster home! Her foster mom made the brave move of picking her up today even through some rocky weather. <br />
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I know so many people helped share Josaphine's story and we hope you will still continue to find this beautiful girl a new home. She will no longer be in a basement and will be staying in a comfy guest room until she can be introduced to current cats who live in this home.<br />
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DCIN also needs your help to raise much needed money for supplies and to get Josaphine seen by a vet for an overall assessement in 6 weeks.Please consider donating to Josaphine's chip-in. ~Céline<br />
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<b>December 11, 2012</b><br />
Josaphine's mom sent us a new update today along with these lovely photos.&nbsp; Just look how gorgeous this beautiful tortie is!<br />
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She writes "She has been doing well but feeling the cold in the basement the last few weeks and has taken to her basket bed for most nights."<br />
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We are still looking for a home for this beauty.&nbsp; She will be boarding with the vet for one week over the holidays while no one is around to care for her.&nbsp; Can we please try to find her a home for the holidays.&nbsp; Email <a href="mailto:celine@dcin.info">celine@dcin.info</a> with&nbsp;questions ~Céline</div>
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<b>December 03, 2012</b>--Caitlin has sent us another photo of the very gorgeous Josaphine. Jo is extremely loving and is looking for a nice lap to lay in. She promises to serenade you with her beautiful purrs.<br />
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<b>December 01, 2012</b>--Josaphine is quickly running out of time. She is still living in a basement.&nbsp; The last update from Cailtin said "<i>She is miserable in the basement and her meowing at the door has not ceased.&nbsp; She can be heard on the 2nd floor as well.&nbsp; I bring her to my room whenever I am home.&nbsp;</i>"</div>
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<b>September 18, 2012</b>~Jo recently went to the vet and got good news.&nbsp; She has gained weight and her BG levels are down.&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />
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Jo is currently living in a basement and is craving attention.&nbsp; She spends her days meowing at the basement door and would really love to find a home of her own.&nbsp; She has plenty of love to give.&nbsp; Please consider opening your heart to this little girl.&nbsp; <br />
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LiwJchQL0Lc/UEOICCFaGII/AAAAAAAAAlk/o0c-L6zpGfs/s1600/554776_10151411962908902_524044683_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LiwJchQL0Lc/UEOICCFaGII/AAAAAAAAAlk/o0c-L6zpGfs/s320/554776_10151411962908902_524044683_n.jpg" height="320" width="188" /></a><b>August 31, 2012: &nbsp;</b>Josaphine is a beautiful 12 year old, front declawed, spayed girl&nbsp;who needs a new home. &nbsp;She absolutely loves people and is very affectionate.&nbsp; She may not be a lap cat but she loves to be brushed and is very playful.&nbsp; <br />
Jo's person has fallen on hard times and she is currently living in a home where Jo has to stay in the basement. &nbsp;She is going to be moving out of state soon and can't take Jo with her. &nbsp;Once she moves Jo will lose her basement spot and will be put down.<br />
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</tbody></table><b>October 2, 2014--</b>Paisley needed a dental a couple days ago because she had chipped an upper canine. She ended up with NINE extractions. She is doing well at home on pain meds and antibiotics.<br />
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<b>April 5, 2012--</b>Paisley has a serious run-in with a UTI the last couple of weeks. DCIN helped with about $260 of vetting for that. It was touch and go for awhile because Paisley kept acting like she would not eat, but Lylene, as any good mother would, syringe fed her food. Paisley finally turned around after about day 3 on the ABx. <br />
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While the vets (yes, two separate visits) were examining Paisley is that she needs a dental--immediately. And it turns out so does her brother, <a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/01/barry.html">Barry</a>.<br />
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Please help DCIN help Lylene pay for those procedures, and for the advance vetting that had to be done to get Paisley's UTI cleared up and her back to eating.<br />
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<b>August 2011--</b>Lylene writes about Paisley:<br />
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<i>Greetings from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. We are proudly known as Yoopers. We have our own way of living here and it suits laid back cats with diabetes. Those poor souls who live below the Mackinac Bridge in the Lower Peninsula are known as Trolls. They have our sympathies.<br />
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Paisley's journey from Troll to Yooper actually started in June of 2009 when Barry, a cat at our local shelter, was diagnosed with diabetes. His life, as did Paisley's, hung in the balance. Armed with information I obtained from the Feline Diabetes site and a few other sources as to how feline diabetes is treatable, the shelter manager decided to foster Barry. After I cat sat for Barry during her two week vacation, it was decided that Barry could get more consistent care with me. Thus began my journey into living with a diabetic cat. After five months on Lantus, Barry's diabetes is now diet controlled. <br />
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</tbody></table>After seeing so many diabetic cats on the DCIN blog, I decided that I could open my home to another special needs cat. My first stop was our local shelter to talk to the manager. Then I saw this beautiful cat named Paisley on DCIN. She was in a shelter in the Lower Peninsula and a home was being desperately sought so she would not have to be euthanized. Time was running out for this thin, timid girl who seemed to have so much potential. I decided that, given my experience with Barry, I would apply to adopt her. Jessica, Paisley's advocate at the shelter and Venita agreed. <br />
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On July 26, 2011, I picked up Paisley from the shelter. She looked so petite and fragile. We spent the night with relatives in a nearby town just in case we ran into any difficulties. Everything went fine and I found that she wasn't nearly as timid as she had appeared. We headed home the next afternoon and Paisley officially became a Yooper at 1:00 a.m. on July 28, 2011. <br />
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She has her own bedroom and is gracious enough to let me nap with her. Besides Barry, four cats, two large dogs, and two turtle doves call this home. Outside are chickens, ducks, geese and a turkey. They provide entertainment. Moths provide occasional exercise and snacks. She is slowly getting used to the other cats and dogs. We are having problems with Paisley attacking one particular cat. She was grounded for a few days and now wears a harness and leash when she is out of her room.<br />
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Treating the diabetes is still a work in progress. Her diet is mostly raw with grain-free Wellness once in a while. Her blood sugar is tested several times through the day. It's not her favorite thing to do but I make sure to spend time with her to make up for poking her ear. Paisley's ears to a bit of getting used to as Barry's ears are thick and hers are very thin. Keeping everything together so it is ready when it is time to test is very helpful and decreases stress.<br />
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Paisley is on Lantus insulin. Dosage is adjusted according to her blood sugar. The Feline Diabetes Message Board members have been great. Given that we are in a rural area with limited access to veterinary care, it's helpful to have another resource available. One of the major difficulties I've run into is that many veterinarians are not extremely familiar with feline diabetes and its treatment. They may not be familiar with home testing and well versed with how the various types of insulin work on cats. Given the wide variety of illnesses and injuries veterinarians face daily, it must be difficult to keep up on the latest illnesses and treatments. That is why it's so important to double check and ask questions.<br />
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Caring for a diabetic cat can be stressful. Insulin must be given at specified times and it seems something is always causing a bit of concern. The rewards are great. Watching a cat blossom touches your heart is such a special way. Even though I have to work my schedule around Paisley, it is definitely worthwhile. Trying to get blood for a test and it just is not working is so frustrating. Knowing that the pokes hurt her a bit make me step back and look at the goal. Always remember the goal. Always remember the lives saved because you are willing to open you home and heart.<br />
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<b>July 3, 2011--</b>Paisley will soon own Lylene (of Lylene and Barry from the FDMB). Paisley is now staying at home with Jess, the shelter's vet tech, until she can be spayed and recover the week of July 11. Then Lylene, who lives just about as far north as Michigan goes, will pick Paisley up from Jess. DCIN will not have to put together a transport train. <br />
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<blockquote><i>Paisley is a very sweet, quiet, and cuddly kitty. She loves to be held and cuddled, and is very content sitting on/in your lap. She purred easily when I held her, and was just fine with my kids petting and loving her up. She is not a high-energy kitty, but I can't help but wonder if that changes as she gets better and gains more weight. Jessica has gotten one love-nip from Paisley when she stopped petting her--apparently Paisley wasn't done getting affection, but she said it didn't hurt. <br />
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Jessica said Paisley has gained 6oz since the food/insulin switch, and her coat has improved. To me she is definitely still too skinny (and to Jessica as well), but she's eating plenty and is very happy with her Fancy Feast food. She does have dandruff and sheds a lot, but again, I think as she continues to get better, that will improve/disappear. Her ears and eyes are clean. Her teeth may need a cleaning when she's healthy, but they don't look bad. All of them looked present to me. And she didn't put up a fuss about me checking her out either. Jessica said her other blood level values had all cleared up since the food/insulin change (apparently there were a few that were slightly off before, but they are now all perfectly in line).<br />
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<i>I tested Paisley when Jessica left the room for a minute, and she purred through the whole thing. Jessica said she usually tests/shoots while Paisley is eating, and she doesn't even twitch. She does bruise rather easily at the test site, though, so Jessica does not test terribly often, but always tests before giving a shot. She has adjusted her dose once already (increase), and was preparing to do another curve on Sunday. She said Paisley's numbers are fairly predictable already--usually 200s in the morning, and 300s in the evening. Jessica said she was also hoping to do a urinalysis on Paisley, but as of yet hadn't been able to get her to pee in the plastic litter. Oh, and Jessica said she read the scruff v. flank debate for shots, and said Paisley does not seem to care where she gets her shot (she's done scruff, flank, and stomach/side area). Paisley would not allow for paw testing, so is VERY happy that Jessica now has a meter and can prick her ear instead of doing a blood draw. Jessica said Paisley is also not drinking or peeing as much as before.<br />
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<i>I emailed Jessica last night with a PDF of my Max's spreadsheet. She was very excited to hear that so many cats have gone into remission. Both she and the vet she is working with have no experience with a FD going into remission. They are both learning from Paisley and from all of us. I also sent her a link to Janet &amp; Binky's food charts so they can investigate canned food carb values further. I gave Jessica my meter and the new vial of strips I had--the meter has been discontinued, so I need to get a new one anyway. The strips will expire at the end of the year, and we'll never use them all up at home. I also brought a small baggie of freeze-dried chicken treats and gave that to Jessica as well. She was floored to find out there was such a thing, and that my cats go crazy for it. More importantly, she was excited to have a treat option that was safe for Paisley to eat.</i></blockquote><br />
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<b>June 20, 2011--</b>I spoke to Jessica (vet tech extraordinaire at the shelter) today about Paisley. Ms. P. is being very good about hometesting, and has been on Lantus for 3 days. This morning, her PS was in the 200s. She is looking like she is feeling better. The shelter has found a way to give her the Lantus twice/day, although I didn't ask what that way is.<br />
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Paisley is now solely eating Fancy Feast Classic--about 6 cans/day. Jess asked whether they should limit her food and I said no. She needs the nutrition and the weight.<br />
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We are talking about when to get Ms. P. spayed, which the shelter will do. DCIN also is talking to some folks about fostering or adopting Ms. Paisley. If you are interested, please throw your hat into the ring. I hear from Jess that Ms. P. is a most awesome cat.<br />
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<b>June 17, 2011--</b>The shelter has agreed to try Paisley on Lantus insulin and hometesting, and to give her a bit more time before she is destroyed. (Thank you, shelter folks!!) The shelter received the insulin and testing equipment today. It also will take care of getting her spayed, or paying for her spay, if we find her a home.<br />
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<b>June 15, 2011-</b>One week from today, Paisley will be destroyed if no one rescues her. <br />
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Paisley is a 4-5 YO, DSH orange tabby. She is an unaltered female that weighs about 6lbs, 5oz, on an 8-10 lb. frame. She came to a shelter on 5/4/2011, but the shelter cannot keep her because it cannot treat her. <a href="http://muskegon.craigslist.org/pet/2440394928.html">Here</a> is the Craigslist ad for Paisley.Paisley does not seem to have a PetFinder listing with the shelter.<br />
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Paisley does well in shelter; she is a sweet cat purrs when held. However little else is known about her demeanor or whether she gets along with other cats, dogs, and children? <br />
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Paisley was diagnosed diabetic on 5/14/11. The shelter knows of no history of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) or hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Paisley's current diabetes symptoms are PU/PD, weight loss, and hyperglycemia. Paisley is on Humulin N 10 units, once a day. (The shelter does not have the staffing to give shots twice a day.) Paisley is not tested with a glucometer. Her BG level when checked on 5/5/2011 was 395mg/dl. On 6/7/2011, it was 282mg/dl, but we have no info on when that reading was taken in relation to her insulin or food.<br />
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Paisley has no other current medical issues. Her past medical history is unknown. The shelter knows of no nehavior problems. Paisley tested negative for FIV/FeLV on 5/4/2011. The shelter has not given her any vaccines.Venitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05258079796889993844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7464270896711704774.post-62715522583041799042011-01-18T07:45:00.005-05:002014-10-02T14:35:59.997-04:00Barry<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1DVhhEp1Doo/TTWLxpV7P3I/AAAAAAAABdE/TlcUXzHPKuk/s1600/Barry1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_1DVhhEp1Doo/TTWLxpV7P3I/AAAAAAAABdE/TlcUXzHPKuk/s320/Barry1.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563506599713783666" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 240px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 320px;" /></a><b>October 2, 2014 --</b> DCIN helped Barry's Mom with a dental a few days ago. He is doing fine. <br />
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<b>May 18, 2012--</b>Barry has a growth on his back, in a location where he had recently received a Buprenix (pain) shot. He had it surgically excised this week. Lylene writes: <i></i><br />
<blockquote><i>Poor Barry. He just wants to be a well dressed gentlecat in his tuxedo and they keep messing up his look. First is was shaving for the heart ultrasound. Then a bit at the neck for blood and at the sleeve/cuff for the catheter and then touched again for this surgery. Then they just took off half the back off his coat. Luckily they didn't get the trousers. Poor guy. At least the tux isn't a rental. ;)</i></blockquote><br />
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<b>April 5, 2012--</b>DCIN helped Lylene pay for a heart ultrasound last week and the vet said there are no heart abnormalities that would preclude Barry from getting a dental procedure. Barry has some very bad teeth that make him wince when Lylene tries to pet his face. Barry, and his adopted sister <a href="http://fdmb-cin.blogspot.com/2011/06/paisley.html">Paisley</a>, will both be getting dentals on April 20. Please help DCIN help Lylene pay for those procedures, and for the advance vetting that had to be done to make sure that Barry would not be at high risk during the procedure. <br />
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We are wrapping the chip-in for the two cats together and seeing how close we can get to $1,000 for both of them. The advance vetting to prep them for dentals cost DCIN $500. <br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">February 28, 2011--</span>Barry went for his dental on February 17, and the vet couldn't do it because Barry had a severe arrhythmia. Lylene and Barry live in a very rural area and services are limited. The vet contacted a cardiologist and did a "stat" electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) through telemedicine and took x-rays.<br />
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ECG findings: Heart rate 190 bpm; Rhythm: Sinus with many VPCs; Recommendations: NOT OK for anesthesia. X-rays were normal. <br />
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Barry went back for a repeat EKG last week, for which DCIN was able to pay. The findings were consistent with the previous test. He is now on a baby aspirin every 72 hours for life and more meds may be needed later. <br />
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Lylene is very stressed over four of her five animals being special needs. Sick special-needs animals = bean anxiety. Lylene asks for healing vibes for all her animals, and I am sending as much as possible. I also send calming vibes for Lylene. <br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Initial post, 1/18/11--</span>This is Lylene's Barry. They are members of the <a href="http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&amp;u=370">Feline Diabetes Message Board</a>. Barry needs financial help to get a dental procedure, and DCIN would like to help. I'm looking for financial assistance in getting Barry's teeth cleaned. From Lylene...<br />
<blockquote>The vet said the were very bad and given the diabetes could lead to problems.</blockquote>Lylene is on disability, has health issues, and has several pets, some of them special needs. In December 2010, Lylene posted <a href="http://felinediabetes.com/FDMB/viewtopic.php?f=28&amp;t=31290&amp;p=324078#p324078">an update about Barry on the FDMB</a>, including...<br />
<blockquote>Barry was a shelter cat who was diagnosed with diabetes in June 2009. Some staff wanted to euthanize him due to the high cost of treatment. I immediately jumped online and found this site. I was amazed by the amount and quality of information provided. I printed out a lot of information for the shelter. Barry had such a great personality it seemed horrible to euthanize him. The manager decided to keep him and he was started on Lantus. Very shortly thereafter, she went on a two week vacation and I kept Barry. When she returned we decided it would be best for Barry if he remained with me.<br />
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I changed his diet to high protein, grain free canned food. Home testing was a struggle a first but we both got the hang of it. He had Lantus shots every 12 hours. His blood sugar finally stablized and he began to gain back the weight he had lost. On October 23, 2009 he surprised me with a BG of 18 and 16. I had not been testing regularly as I should have been. After getting advice here, we stopped the Lantus and monitored BG.</blockquote>Lylene, who also is diabetic, has the supplies to spot-check Barry.<br />
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<blockquote>All in all, he is doing great. I'm so very glad that he was not PTS. He's a funny cat. He helps with chores. It took the chickens a bit to get used to him going into their coops. Sometimes he joins the dogs and I and whatever other cats when we go on a walk. One day it was me, two dogs and four cats out for a walk. Wonder what the neighbors think. He and Little Brother have started wrestling and trying to eviscerate each other. His latest joy has been having the circular track with the ball in it propped up a couple inches in the back. It makes the ball come back to him and he spends a lot of time laying half on his back batting the ball as it rolls by. </blockquote>The vet's office quoted a price of between $250 and $400 for the procedure. I will ask Lylene to get a line-item detailed estimate.<br />
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DCIN already has pledged $100 from its unrestricted monies for Barry's dental. The rest will have to come from donations.Venitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05258079796889993844noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7464270896711704774.post-42063469216689959612013-11-20T10:30:00.000-05:002014-09-30T16:04:08.151-04:00HART of Maine- Julia<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong>September 30, 2014-&nbsp; </strong>HART got their wish! Julia is OTJ! &nbsp;~Lisa<br />
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<b>January 10, 2014--</b>Julia, HART is happy to say, is now only on 1/2 unit of insulin once each day! She was up to 1/2 unit BID but it was too much. HART is still hoping for remission for this sweet elder-kitty. She still loves her Wellness canned food watered down and at her age, HART is happy to oblige her!<br />
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<b>November 20, 2013--</b>This pretty girl is a courtesy post for a diabetic friendly shelter group in Cumberland, Maine.<br />
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Miss Julia is a super senior and is about 13 years old. She was surrendered to us by a local vet as her owner didn't want to care for her anymore and she was in danger of euthanasia. <br />
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Julia is trying to get the hang of shelter life and isn't too keen on it (as one could imagine). She came to us with several bad teeth that were not attended to and was on an oral medication to treat her diabetes. Unfortunately, Miss Julia was also declawed, so she may be extra fearful around other kitties as she feels unable to defend herself.<br />
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HART took care of Julia's bad teeth and we are still trying to regulate her. She LOVES when her Wellness Grain Free food is watered down, so that is what we do for her. We just wish she'd eat a bit more at a sitting. Julia was started on 1 unit BID of Lantus, but that seems to be too much for her right now, so we reduced her to .5 units BID. If that proves to be too much we will reduce her again!<br />
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Stay tuned for more on Miss Julia. We believe she is an EXCELLENT candidate to come off insulin with the proper care and diet that she deserves. Please consider adopting this lovely lady who deserves a retirement HOME in her twilight years. She easily purrs when petted but still enjoys the safety of a show cage where she can watch the other residents of the Diet Controlled Room interact.<br />
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Don't hesitate to contact HART to inquire about adopting this sweet older girl! To contact HART, here is the link to our website: <a href="http://www.hartofme.com/">http://www.hartofme.com/</a>. For a blank adoption application, click on this link: <a href="http://www.hartofme.com/documents/HARTadoptionapplication.pdf.">http://www.hartofme.com/documents/HARTadoptionapplication.pdf.</a>Jennifer F Alvareznoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7464270896711704774.post-19631947047091163442014-02-22T14:01:00.001-05:002014-09-30T16:01:28.030-04:00HART of Maine - Roxy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong>September 30, 2014- </strong>Roxy has been recently declared cancer free at this time, and is also off insulin!&nbsp;&nbsp; She has been placed back on HART's adoptable list and is searching for that special person who will give her their heart and take her home. ~Lisa<br />
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<b>March 18, 2014--</b>Roxy was recently diagnosed with bladder cancer and although she did undergo an operation to remove the mass in her bladder, HART requests that Roxy be removed from our adoptables list as her bladder has become very weak after the reconstruction and it is likely that the cancer will return as it had many adhesions. HART will take excellent care of Roxy and make sure that her needs are met and provide lots of loving care. Thanks to all who prayed for Roxy and shared her profile. ~Margaret B<br />
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<b>February 21, 2014--</b>Roxy, an orange and white tabby tuxedo kitty who is around 10 years old, is a new diabetic intake at HART. She came to us through a local veterinary office, as she was a newly diagnosed diabetic that was previously living in an assisted living facility, where they are unable to handle the care her new condition requires.<br />
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If you are looking for a laid-back older kitty that would love nothing more than a snuggle in your lap, this is your girl! She is talkative, though soft spoken and quick to purr. Her fur is thick and soft and she enjoys getting any and all of your attention. We aren't sure yet how she will respond to the other kitties in the room, as she is still in intake, but we will be sure to update on her progress. With her loving and laid back attitude, we are hopeful that she would integrate well in a home with other well mannered kitties. <br />
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She is stabilizing well right now on 1 unit of insulin and since she enjoys her Wellness grain-free canned food, we hope this dosage will be as much as she needs. She is a solidly built kitty and is currently at a good weight for her size. Roxy has beautiful,deep set green eyes and lovely, long whiskers. <br />
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Her expression is hopeful, “Are you my new forever family?” Visit HART to meet Roxy and make her dreams come true. <br />
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To contact HART, here is the link to our website: <a href="http://www.hartofme.com/">www.hartofme.com/</a>. For a blank adoption application, click on this link: <a href="http://www.hartofme.com/documents/HARTadoptionapplication.pdf">www.hartofme.com/documents/HARTadoptionapplication.pdf</a>.</div>
Maine Kittiesnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7464270896711704774.post-5732504270675997362014-09-02T03:00:00.000-04:002014-09-12T04:26:10.559-04:00Mismatched Socks Fundraiser September 2014<b>September 2, 2014--</b><br />
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Many DCIN Friends LOVE socks, and the crazier the better. What could be better than <a href="http://www.socklady.com/sockshop.php" target="_blank">SolMate's Mismatched Socks</a> to hoof (or paw) around in? <br />
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So we bring you our third annual mismatched socks fundraiser for DCIN. <b>Through September 21, 2014</b>, DCIN is taking orders for these socks. DCIN will bulk order the socks and mail them to you in the US by mid October. (A later delivery date but as soon as possible for Canada and other international locations.) All shipping will be done by 1st class US Postal Service if possible. (Do not order directly with Socklady.com; with shipping it may cost you more and DCIN won't get a portion of the sale.)<br />
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You can choose from <a href="http://www.socklady.com/adult-cotton-socks.php" target="_blank">adult cotton socks</a> (except Dragonheart), <a href="http://www.socklady.com/ankle-socks.php" target="_blank">ankle socks</a>, <a href="http://www.socklady.com/kids-cotton-socks.php" target="_blank">kids socks</a> (one pair and a spare), and <a href="http://www.socklady.com/infant-cotton-socks.php" target="_blank">infant socks</a> (two pair and a spare). You also can check the file embedded below for the styles, patterns, and sizes available. For $22 per pair/set, you will receive your socks with mailing to all US locations included. There is an additional $5 per order charge for Canadian mailing and an extra $10 per order charge for mailings to other international locations. (So sorry for those mailing charges, but that is at least the cost of international mailing.)<br />
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To order, please PayPal $22 per pair/set to socks@dcin.info, using the "pay family/friends" button. If you fund your payment with a credit card, please also pay the credit card fee on the final PayPal screen. At the bottom of the final PayPal screen, in the <b><i>Email to recipient: message</i></b> section please indicate: <br />
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<li>Number of sock pairs/sets being ordered</li>
<li>Style (adult, ankle, kids, or infant), pattern, and size of each pair/set (please indicate a backup pattern if your first choice of pattern is not available at the time of the order)</li>
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If you don't use PayPal, you can email socks@dcin.info with your order and address information and we will send you an address to mail a check.<br />
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If you care to take orders from your workmates/friends through your workplace or social networks, there is a bulk order form as the last page of the file embedded below. You will have to submit this payment with your order <b>by September 21</b>. If you have questions about this, please email socks@dcin.info. ~Venita<br />
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(<b>9/10/14 -- </b>Since writing this original post, the Socklady had come out with two new socks. They are Adult Orchid and Adult September Sun. See them at <a href="http://www.socklady.com/whats-new.php">http://www.socklady.com/whats-new.php</a>. We have contacted those who already have placed their orders to see whether they want to change or expand their orders. ~V) &nbsp; <br />
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